R&J Vocabulary List #3

vial

small bottle

remnant

something left over

inundation

flooding

arbitrating

the act of settling or deciding

enjoined

directed or ordered to do something, to command or charge

haste

the act of hurrying

melancholy

depression of spirits

wayward

disobedient, turning away from what is proper

loathsome

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive or despicable

dismal

causing gloom or misery

vial sentence

She quickly drank the potion from the ______________, hoping she would be transformed into a princess.

remnant sentence

The _____________ was used to patch the hole in the quilt.

inundation sentence

Lord Capulet is hoping a marriage to Paris will stop Juliet's ________________ of tears.

arbitrating sentence

Paris & Lord Capulet were ____________________ the details of Juliet's marriage to the former in Act III.

enjoined sentence

Lord Capulet _______________________ Juliet to marry Paris.

haste sentence

"______________ makes waste" is a popular addage; one should never rush, or mistakes could be made.

melancholy sentence

Due to her severe _____________________, she sought out therapy.

wayward sentence

Lord Capulet feels he has a ___________________ daughter since she refuses to follow his wishes.

loathsome sentence

Lying, cheating, and stealing comprised his ________________________ character.

dismal sentence

The ____________, rainy day cancelled the evening's activities.