YR9 English-Romeo and Juliet Vocab

Pernicious

Having a harmful effect ,especially in a gradual or subtle way

Wanton

Unrestrained or extravagant in behaviour,playful ,or flirtatuous

Augment

To increase or intensify

Dexterity

skill or adroitness in performing tasks especially with the hands

Enmity

deep seated mutual hatred or hostility

Boisterous 

noisy ,energetic and rowdy

Calamity

disastrous event or catastrophe

chide

to scold or rebuke someone mildly 

Disparage

to belittle or criticize someone or something

Lamentation

An expression of grief ,sorrow , a mournful cry

Repose

in a state of rest,sleep or tranquility

misadventured

resulting from bad luck or an unfortunate event 

beseech

to urgently and fervently request or entreat someone

Transgression

An act that goes against a law,rule or code of conduct.A sin or wrongdoing

Posterity

all future generations of people