Act II Vocabulary (“Romeo and Juliet”)

1. the natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.
3. One of the reasons why Friar Lawrence accepts to marry Romeo and Juliet.
4. moving or capable of moving at high speed.
8. (of circumstances or conditions) deplorably bad or unsatisfactory.
10. a dishonest or unscrupulous man.
12. scold or rebuke.
17. the worship of idols.
18. What Romeo plans to use to go up to Juliet's room.
21. a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.
22. a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
23. a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable, for example Two households, both alike in dignity.
24. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
27. the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
29. soon; shortly.

2. (in a theater) away from the stage and so not visible to the audience.
5. a flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy.
6. any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.
7. a written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.
9. the action of intervening on behalf of another.
11. What keeps people away from the Capulet's house. Around the garden.
13. using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
14. bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
15. Laurence The priest who helps Romeo to get marry in secret.
16. Who Romeo used to love, but she did not love him back.
19. talk nonsense.
20. a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.
25. represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute.
26. the star around which the earth orbits.
28. (of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color.