Romeo & Juliet Unit 1 Vocab

solemnity

solemnity

(noun) - serious or solemn observance or ceremonial proceeding Synonyms: seriousness; somberness

profane

(adj.) - characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious. Synonyms: unholy, defiled, impure Antonyms: pious, sacred

rapier

(noun) - foil, blade, weapon Synonyms: sword

trifling

(adj) - small, unimportant Synonyms: trivial, insignificant, inconsequential Antonyms: significant, important

saucy

(adj.) - bold, impudent, insolent Synonyms: impertinent, sassy

importune

(verb) - to ask somebody continually, repeatedly, or forcefully for something, especially in a troublesome way Synonyms: pester, badger, persist, demand

languish

(verb) - to become less intense, to wane or abate Synonyms: decline, diminish Antonyms: thrive, intensify

pernicious

(adj.) - having a bad effort, damaging or detrimental Synonyms: destructive, harmful, deadly Antonyms: harmless

portentous

(adj.) - ominously significant or indicative; momentous Synonyms: ominous, threatening; evil Antonyms: trivial, non-threatening

prodigious

(adj.) - something that is marvelous, miraculous, wondrous; vast, gigantic, immense

Antonyms: average; small

valiant

(adj.) - boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted; marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic Synonyms: brave, courageous, bold Antonyms: cowardly

assail

(verb) - to attack with violent blows, to assault verbally Synonyms: attack, assault, storm, charge, overwhelm Antonyms: defend, protect

posterity

(noun) - succeeding or future generations

partisan

(noun) - a strong supporter of a person, group, or cause, especially one who does not listen to other people's opinions Synonyms: fan, supporter Antonyms: opponent

kinsman

(noun) - a blood relative, especially a male; a relative by marriage Synonyms: relative

adversary

(noun) - an opponent in a conflict, contest, or debate Synonyms: opponent, rival Antonyms: partisan, supporter

augment

(verb) - to add to something in order to make it larger or more substantial, or to grow in this way Synonyms: supplement, enhance, enlarge, strengthen Antonyms: diminish

tyranny

(noun) - cruelty and injustice in the exercise of power or authority over others Synonyms: oppression, domination, cruelty

vanity

(noun) - excessive pride, especially in personal appearance Synonyms: pride, narcissism, egotism, conceit Antonyms: humility, modesty

propagate

(verb) - to spread an idea or custom to many people Synonyms: spread, broadcast, publicize