Romeo and Juliet Vocab

pernicious

adjective - having a harmful effect, esp. in a gradual or subtle way

propagate

verb - cause (something) to increase in number or amount

visage

noun - a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features

nimble

adjective - quick and light in movement or action; agile
� (of the mind) quick to comprehend

mire

noun - a stretch of swampy or boggy ground. � figurative a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment from which it is hard to
extricate oneself

bode

verb - ( bode well/ill) be an omen of a particular outcome

semblance

noun - the outward appearance or apparent form of something, esp. when the reality is different

gall

noun - bold, impudent behavior

doff

verb - remove (an item of clothing) � tip (one's hat) as a greeting or token of respect :

idolatry

noun - worship of idols. � extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone

procure

verb - obtain (something), esp. with care or effort

baleful

adjective - threatening harm; menacing

bawdy

adjective - dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.

languish

verb - (of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble

unwieldy

adjective - difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight

gossamer

noun - � used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate

wanton

adjective - (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked

dexterity

noun - skill in performing tasks, esp. with the hands

garish

adjective - obtrusively bright and showy; lurid

jocund

adjective - cheerful and lighthearted