Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Practice

Pernicious The rumors spread through the school were pernicious, affecting friendships irreparably.

• Harmless

• Deadly

• Boring

• Clear

Portentous The dark clouds were portentous, hinting at a coming storm.

• Insignificant

• Ominous

• Bright

• Joyful

Propagate The gardener worked hard to propagate the rare plant species.

• Condense

• Destroy

• Spread

• Hide

Prolixity The professor’s prolixity made the lecture difficult to follow.

• Brevity

• Verbosity

• Clarity

• Silence

Boisterous The party was so boisterous that the neighbors complained about the noise.

• Quiet

• Lively

• Silent

• Peaceful

Scathe The critic did not hesitate to scathe the film in her review.

• Praise

• Criticize

• Ignore

• Appreciate

Prodigious The scientist’s prodigious discovery changed the course of research in the field.

• Tiny

• Insignificant

• Enormous

• Common

Enmity Despite years of enmity, the two countries agreed to a peace treaty.

• Friendship

• Hostility

• Alliance

• Indifference

Rancour She spoke without rancour, even though she had been wronged.

• Bitterness

• Love

• Joy

• Compassion

Sallow His sallow complexion worried his family, prompting a visit to the doctor.

• Healthy

• Pale

• Rosy

• Bright