Collection 4: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act 2

As you read Act 2 of William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 9's Collection 4: Love's Vocabulary, elements of Shakespearean drama, Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Pyramus and Thisbe, Duty
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  1. temper
    make more acceptable or suitable by adding something else
  2. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  3. demesne
    territory over which rule or control is exercised
  4. adjacent
    near or close to but not necessarily touching
  5. invocation
    an incantation used in conjuring or summoning
  6. consort
    keep company with
  7. medlar
    small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
  8. truckle bed
    a low bed to be slid under a higher bed
  9. jest
    act in a funny or teasing way
  10. discourse
    carry on a conversation
  11. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  12. bestride
    get up on the back of
  13. wherefore
    the cause or intention underlying an action or situation
  14. doff
    remove
  15. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  16. prorogue
    hold back to a later time
  17. fain
    in a willing manner
  18. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  19. perjury
    criminal offense of making false statements under oath
  20. perverse
    marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
  21. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  22. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
  23. Echo
    (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
  24. liberty
    personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
  25. hap
    an accidental occurrence
  26. Titan
    (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth)
  27. osier
    any of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture
  28. womb
    a hollow muscular organ in which a developing fetus grows
  29. mickle
    (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
  30. predominant
    having superior power or influence
  31. benediction
    the act of praying for divine protection
  32. distemper
    an angry and disagreeable mood
  33. intercession
    a prayer to God on behalf of another person
  34. brine
    a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
  35. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
  36. grace
    a disposition to kindness and compassion
  37. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  38. encounter
    contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
  39. passado
    (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
  40. pox
    a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
  41. drivel
    let saliva dribble from the mouth
  42. bauble
    a mock scepter carried by a court jester
  43. confidence
    a secret that is confided or entrusted to another
  44. bawd
    a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
  45. hoar
    showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
  46. roper
    a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment
  47. scurvy
    of the most contemptible kind
  48. enquire
    conduct an inquiry or investigation of
  49. commend
    express a good opinion of
  50. topgallant
    a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel
  51. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  52. sententious
    concise and full of meaning
  53. apace
    rapidly; in a speedy manner
  54. herald
    a person who announces important news
  55. pinion
    wing of a bird
  56. bandy
    toss or strike a ball back and forth
  57. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  58. circumstance
    information to be kept in mind when making a decision
  59. beshrew
    wish harm or evil upon
  60. poultice
    a medical dressing spread on a cloth and applied to the skin
  61. countervail
    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
  62. loathsome
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  63. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  64. conceit
    a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
  65. incorporate
    unite or merge with something already in existence
Created on Mon Jul 14 12:24:28 EDT 2014 (updated Thu Jul 24 11:34:11 EDT 2014)

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