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bewitch(v) to affect by magic or spells; to charm
coy(adj) artfully shy; quiet; coquettish
disclosure(v) to speak or write formally and at length
conjure(v) to produce, as if by magic
chaste(adj) 1) decent, modest, 2) simple in taste; not excessive
consort(n) 1) a companion; 2) harmony of sounds
attend(v) 1) to wait upon; to pay attention (to); ) to bend to
conceive(v) form in the mind, imagine, express
feign(v) put on a false appearance; make believe; pretend
confound(v) to confuse of amaze
intercession(n) 1) the act of intervening on someone else's behalf; 2) a prayer for someone else's benefit
despicable(adj) deserving to be scorned, treated with contempt
jaunt(n) a short journey. Especially one taken for pleasure.
gossamer(n) something (usually fabric) extremely delicate; thin, light
frivolous(adj) 1) lacking seriousness or sense; 2) trivial (unimportant)
entreat(v) ask of keep asking earnestly; to beg or pray (for something)
convoy(v) to accompany of escort; (n) the act or accompanying or escorting, especially for protective purposes
circumstance(n) a condition or attribute that determines a fact or event (within the play, "circumstance" is often regarded as being associated with the role of Fate)
lour(n) a sullen look; (v) to frown or show disapproval
wanting(adj) lacking in some manner or respect
wantan(adj) reckless; cruel; excessive; without regard for what is right
unadvised(adj) rash; hasty; impulsive
vile(adj) very bad; disgusting; obnoxious; foul
prate(v) to talk at length (about unimportant things); to chatter; to gossip
brine(n) very salty water (metaphorically, it may refer to tears)
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Terms 25
Creator nobody533
Created February 7, 2008
Group Harker - 8th Grade
Subjects juliet, romeo, scene, shakespeare, vocab
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  1. wanting (adj) lacking in some manner or respect - 9 misses
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