Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 Vocab

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Definition of dignity

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Worthy of honor and respect.

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Definition of mutiny

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Rebellion against authority, especially by sailors against their officers.

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Definition of quarrel

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argument

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Swashing blow

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A powerful or showy blow, typically delivered with a sword or other weapon.

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"Theme" in literature refers to:

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the central idea or message conveyed by the author.

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Forfeit meaning?

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To give up or surrender.

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What does "augmenting" mean?

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To increase, add to, or enhance something.

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Meaning of "tyrannous"?

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Unjustly severe or harsh; oppressive.

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Posterity?

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All future generations of people.

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Portentous:

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Pompous or overly solemn; ominous or foreshadowing a negative event.