Romeo and Juliet (3.1.110-3,3.180)

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  1. effeminate
    lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity
  2. lenity
    mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
  3. spleen
    a large oval organ between the stomach and the diaphragm
  4. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  5. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  6. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  7. sober
    not affected by a chemical substance, especially alcohol
  8. garish
    tastelessly showy
  9. swoon
    pass out from weakness or physical or emotional distress
  10. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  11. raven
    a large black bird with a straight bill and long tail
  12. dissembler
    a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
  13. enamor
    attract
  14. calamity
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  15. purgatory
    a temporary state of the dead in Roman Catholic theology
  16. carrion
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
  17. sack
    a bag made of paper or plastic for holding purchases
  18. usurer
    someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
  19. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  20. sojourn
    a temporary stay
Created on Sat Feb 23 04:36:57 EST 2008 (updated Sat Feb 23 05:39:40 EST 2008)

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