Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary

Definition of "Fate"

• The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
• The result of careful planning and hard work
• A random sequence of events
• The ability to control one's own destiny

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Definition of "Feud"

• A peaceful resolution
• A short and friendly argument
• A harmonious agreement
• A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition of "Lament"

• To convey excitement and enthusiasm
• To show indifference and apathy
• To express joy and happiness
• To express sorrow, mourning, or regret

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition of "Baleful"

• peaceful and soothing
• threatening or harmful in effect
• friendly and helpful
• kind and benevolent

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Romeo and Juliet's _______ actions resulted in their deaths.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

His eyes were dark, ________, and thoughtful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

I hope my friends _____ their differences. I want us all to stay friends!

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The team had to ______ the match because they didn't have enough players.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The knight almost died on his _______ adventure

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition of "Vexation"

• The feeling of being calm and relaxed
• The feeling of being happy and content
• The feeling of being energetic and enthusiastic
• The feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4