Romeo & Juliet Act 3 Vocab

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Mercutio describes a 'braggart' as a rogue who fights by the book of arithmetic. What does 'braggart' mean?

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A person who boasts about achievements or possessions.

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Juliet: "Was ever book containing such vile matter so fairly bound? O, that deceit should dwell in such a gorgeous palace!" What does Deceit mean?

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The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

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Friar Lawrence: "Thou hast amazed me. By my holy order, I thought thy disposition better tempered. Hast thou slain Tybalt?" What does Disposition mean?

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A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

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Juliet: "Every tongue that speaks But Romeo’s name speaks heavenly eloquence. What does Eloquence mean?"

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Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

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Prince - "And for that offense Immediately we do exile him hence." What does Exile mean?

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Banished from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.

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Juliet: "O Fortune, Fortune, all men call thee fickle. If thou art fickle, what dost thou with him That is renowned for faith?" What does Fickle mean?

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Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

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Prince - "Where are the vile beginners of this fray?" What does Fray mean?

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(Of a person's nerves or temper) Show the effects of strain.

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Lady Capulet mentions the 'gallant' County Paris. What does 'gallant' mean?

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(Of a person or their behavior) Brave; heroic.

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Benvolio - "Who, all as hot, turns deadly point to point And, with a martial scorn, beats Cold death aside..." What does Martial mean?

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Of or appropriate to war; warlike.

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Lady Capulet: "We will have vengeance for it..." What does Vengeance mean?

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Punishment inflicted or retribution for an injury or wrong.