Romeo and Juliet Act 3 vocab

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Juliet - "Was ever book containing such vile matter So fairly bound? O, that deceit should dwell In such a gorgeous palace!" What does Deceit mean?

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The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

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Friar Lawrence: "Thou hast amazed me. By my holy order, I thought thy disposition better tempered. Hast thou slain Tybalt?" What does Disposition mean?

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A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

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Prince - "And for that offense Immediately we do exile him hence." What does Exile mean?

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The state of being banished from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.

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Prince - "Where are the vile beginners of this fray?" What does Fray mean?

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(Of a person's nerves or temper) Show the effects of strain.

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Lady Capulet mentions a 'gallant' gentleman, the County Paris. What does 'gallant' mean?

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(Of a person or their behavior) Brave; heroic.

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Lady Capulet: "We will have vengeance for it..." What does Vengeance mean?

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Punishment inflicted or retribution for an injury or wrong.

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Mistress

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a woman with authority, head of the house

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Perverse

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going against what is expected, wicked, corrupt

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Apothecary

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a druggist, pharmacist

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Comes before the story's start, setting the scene and providing background.

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Prologue