Romeo & Juliet - ACT II vocabulary

A character in a story tries to __conjure__ a spirit to help him solve a mystery. Based on this context, which of the following best describes what the character is doing?

• Ignoring the spirit

• Summoning the spirit through magical means

• Befriending the spirit

• Destroying the spirit

If someone makes an __invocation__ at the beginning of a ceremony, what is the most likely purpose of this action?

• To entertain the audience

• To call upon a higher power for assistance or blessing

• To criticize the participants

• To announce the end of the event

In a play, two characters are said to __consort__ with each other despite their families’ rivalry. What does this suggest about their relationship?

• They avoid each other

• They secretly associate or spend time together

• They are enemies

• They are business partners only

Which of the following situations best demonstrates __enmity__ between two people?

• They share their lunch every day

• They compete in a friendly game

• They refuse to speak and plot against each other

• They work together on a project

A hiker ignores the __peril__ of climbing a steep cliff without safety gear. What is the hiker ignoring?

• The beauty of the view

• The danger involved

• The cost of equipment

• The weather forecast

If someone is accused of __idolatry__, which of the following actions are they most likely being criticized for?

• Worshipping a physical object or person excessively

• Telling lies

• Being generous to others

• Ignoring traditions

A teacher __chides__ a student for not completing homework. What is the teacher doing?

• Praising the student

• Gently scolding or reproaching the student

• Ignoring the student

• Helping the student

If a spy __feigns__ illness to avoid suspicion, what is the spy doing?

• Actually becoming sick

• Pretending to be sick

• Ignoring their health

• Recovering from an illness

Which of the following actions would be considered __rash__?

• Carefully planning a trip

• Jumping into a river without checking the depth

• Saving money for the future

• Studying for an exam

A student is __vexed__ by a difficult math problem. What does this mean?

• The student is excited

• The student is confused and annoyed

• The student is bored

• The student is uninterested