Romeo and Juliet Vocab Quiz

What does the word "profaners" most likely mean in the context of the sentence?

• Holy people

• Respectful individuals

• People who show disrespect

• Quiet observers

What does "portentous" mean in the context of the sentence?

• Unimportant

• Ominous

• Cheerful

• Clear

What does "languish" mean in the context of the sentence?

• Thrive

• Suffer

• Celebrate

• Ignore

What does "esteem" mean in the context of the sentence?

• Disrespect

• Hatred

• Respect

• Indifference

What is the meaning of "benefice" in the context of the sentence?

• A curse

• A blessing

• A job

• A punishment

What is the definition of "augmenting"?

• To free from impurities

• To make (something already developed) greater

• A church office endowed with fixed capital assets

• A member of the municipal legislative body

What does "posterity" refer to?

• Future generations

• A church office endowed with fixed capital assets

• To become weak or feeble

• To free from impurities

What does the word "invocation" mean in the context of the text?

• An incantation used in conjuring

• To express disapproval

• A person who does tedious work

• A soft, moist mass of bread

In the text, "discourse" is best defined as:

• To attribute; credit

• To narrate or discuss

• An incantation used in conjuring

• A soft, moist mass of bread

What is the meaning of "predominant" as used in the text?

• Most common or conspicuous

• To express disapproval

• A person who does tedious work

• An incantation used in conjuring