ACT I - Scene II — Vocabulary
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from ACT I - Scene II
- reckoning (noun)
- Reputation or estimation in the eyes of others; social standing or regard.
- suit (noun)
- A formal petition or request, especially a proposal of marriage.
- marr'd (adjective)
- Damaged, spoiled, or ruined; here referring to women harmed by marrying too young.
- accustom'd (adjective)
- Traditional or customary; done according to long-established practice.
- apparell'd (adjective)
- Dressed or clothed; adorned in fine clothing or decoration.
- sirrah (noun)
- A form of address used to a social inferior, often a servant; carries a tone of authority.
- trudge (verb)
- To walk laboriously or with heavy steps; to go about on foot performing a task.
- languish (verb)
- To suffer from grief, longing, or unfulfilled desire; to grow weak with sorrow.
- plantain (noun)
- A common herb whose broad leaves were used as a folk remedy to treat minor cuts and bruises.
- holp (verb)
- An archaic past tense of "help"; meaning helped or aided.
- unattainted (adjective)
- Unprejudiced; not corrupted or biased by prior impressions.
- heretics (noun)
- People who hold beliefs contrary to established doctrine; here used metaphorically for Romeo's eyes if they betray Rosaline.
- devout (adjective)
- Deeply devoted or faithful; showing sincere and earnest dedication.