Romeo & Juliet Vocab

Question 1

Addle (verb)

Answer 1

Make unable to think clearly

Question 2

Arbitrate (verb)

Answer 2

To settle a dispute or a fight between two parties.

Question 3

Bode (verb)

Answer 3

Be an omen of a particular outcome

Question 4

Bawdy (adj.)

Answer 4

Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.

Question 5

Trudge (verb)

Answer 5

To walk slowly and heavily, as though with great effort.

Question 6

Amble (verb)

Answer 6

Walk leisurely

Question 7

Sententious (adj.)

Answer 7

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Question 8

Conspire (verb)

Answer 8

To play together secretly

Question 9

Baleful (adj.)

Answer 9

Threatening harm; menacing

Question 10

Dank (adj.)

Answer 10

Unpleasantly damp or wet

Question 11

Ambiguous (adj.)

Answer 11

Unclear; open to more than one interpretation

Question 12

Agile (adj.)

Answer 12

Able to move quickly and easily

Question 13

Abate (verb)

Answer 13

To lessen in violence or intensity

Question 14

Sunder (verb)

Answer 14

Split apart

Question 15

Stifle (verb)

Answer 15

To smother, prevent from breathing; to hold back or choke off.

Question 16

Fickle (adj.)

Answer 16

Changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.

Question 17

Conjure (verb)

Answer 17

Summon into action or bring into existence by magic ritual.

Question 18

Pensive (adj.)

Answer 18

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Question 19

Confine (verb)

Answer 19

Keep within limits; restrict; limit

Question 20

Pernicious (adj.)

Answer 20

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.