Romeo Juliet Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Dignity

A

Worthy of honour / respect

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2
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Grudge

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String feeling of anger or dislike for a person, especially one that lasts a long time

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Mutiny

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Revolt or rebellion

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4
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Civil

A

Of or relating to a citizens

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5
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Piteous

A

Dishonest or untruthful

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6
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Strife

A

Violent conflict or struggle

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7
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Nought

A

Nothing

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8
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Subservient

A

Women being made the head to serve

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9
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Matriarchy

A

A system of society where women are ruling

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10
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Patriarchy

A

Society where men hold the power and women are excluded

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11
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Foil

A

The opposite

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12
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Blasphemous ?

A

Against god
Connotations: sinful love, their love is like a religious devotion, Romeo worships Juliet, their love is pre-destined by god, their love is pure+perfect

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13
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Friar

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Member of any certain religious order of men

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14
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Banter

A

Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way

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