Mirano
ROMEO AND JULIET—Vocabulary
Directions: For each vocabulary word, create a circle map to define and study it. Give
synonyms, antonyms, associations, pictures, mnemonics, and/or use it in a
sentence. The more detailed your map, the more points you will receive:
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2pts: deep understanding for the word demonstrated, great amount of effort
shown, neat and clean.
1 pt: understanding for the word demonstrated, some effort is shown,
somewhat neat and clean.
Act II
1. conjure| verb, raise: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
| “I conjure thee by Rosaline’s bright eyes, By her high forehead, and her scarlet lips,
by fine foot, straight leg…(2.1: 8)
2. discourses| verb, To speak or write formally and at length .| “Her eye discourses; I
will answer it” (2.2:13)
3. enmity| noun, deep-seated, often mutual hate | “Look thou but sweet, and I am proof
against their enmity.” (2.2: 78)
4. exposition| noun, setting forth meaning or intent | “A most courtesous
exposition” (2.4:58)
5. extremity| noun, The extreme or terminal point, limit or part of something
| “Temp’ring extremities with extreme sweet” (2. Chorus: 14)
6. intercession| noun, Mediation in a dispute | “My intercession likewise steads my
foe” (2.3: 57)
7. invocation| noun, any petitioning or supplication for help or aid | “My invocation is
fair and honest.” (2.1: 30)
8. vexed| adj, Irritated, distressed, or annoyed | “Now, afore God, I am so vexed that
every part about me quivers” (2.4:164)
9. vile |adj, Loathsome; disgusting |“For naught so vile that on the earth doth give, But
to the earth some special good doth give…” (2.3:17)
10. chide verb, to express disapproval of; scold; reproach. "So smile the heavens upon
this holy act, that after-hours with sorrow chide us not" (2.6.1-2).