R&J Act 3 Vocabulary

Vengeance

• the act of forgiving someone for a wrong done

• the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you or someone else

• the act of ignoring someone's actions

• the act of helping someone in need

Eloquence

• speech that is marked by force and persuasiveness

• a type of poetic expression

• a form of silent communication

• a style of writing that is overly complex

Braggart

• a loud, arrogant boaster

• a quiet observer

• a humble servant

• a skilled negotiator

Exile

• a situation in which you are forced to leave your country or home and go to live in a foreign country

• a state of being free from any obligations or responsibilities

• a period of time spent in a foreign country for leisure

• a legal term for the act of returning to one's homeland

Fickle

• marked by lack of stability

• consistent and reliable

• predictable and steady

• fixed and unchanging

Fray

• a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute

• a peaceful negotiation or agreement

• a formal gathering or assembly

• a brief and friendly conversation

Deceit

• an attempt or device to trick

• a form of honesty

• a method of persuasion

• a type of agreement

Martial

• relating to an army or military life

• pertaining to art and culture

• associated with peace and diplomacy

• connected to science and technology

Gallant

• brave and courageous

• timid and fearful

• indifferent and apathetic

• cautious and reserved

Disposition

• the tendency of something to act in a certain manner under given circumstances

• a formal arrangement of items or people

• a legal term for the transfer of property

• a psychological state of mind