Shakespeare's words

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Across
  1. 5. An exotic beast famously mentioned in the apothecary scene of Romeo and Juliet.
  2. 6. A compound word Shakespeare used to describe the globe of the eye.
  3. 7. One who expresses a reasoned opinion or judgment on a matter.
  4. 8. To speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned, or theatrical way.
  5. 10. Originally meaning "room in a bed," it is now a common term for a private sleeping space.
  6. 12. Originally meaning a "god-parent," Shakespeare used it to describe someone who indulges in idle talk.
Down
  1. 1. A verb meaning to move with haste, which Shakespeare helped cement in the English lexicon.
  2. 2. A word popularized by the Bard to describe the sadness of being alone.
  3. 3. A romantic action frequently found in his sonnets and plays.
  4. 4. Describing someone who follows the current styles of the court.
  5. 9. Referring to the lower floor of a building or the servants' quarters.
  6. 11. Describing something of no value or a person lacking in merit.