20 words to define.
Predominant adjective more noticeable or important, or larger number,than others.”and where the worker is predominant, full soon the canker death eats up the plant”Friar Lawrence.If I was more predominant
In my work I would be earning more money.
Sallow adjective,(of white skinned people) yellowish looking and feeling unhealthy.” Hath washed thy sallow cheeks for Rosaline”
Friar Lawrence. I feel sallow, I might forget work today.
Rancour noun a feeling of hate or continuous anger.”To turn households, rancour to pure love”Friar Lawrence. I’m feeling rancour to this families haters.
Cleft noun an opening or a crack. “The very pin of his heart cleft with the blind bow boys”Mercutio. This person has a cleft in his heart.
Prostrate Adjective lying with the face down and arms stretched out, especially as a sign of respect or worship. “By holy Lawrence to fall prostrate here” Juliet. I will prostrate The Lord
Solemn Adjective serious and without any humour. “Our solemn hymns to sullen dirges change” Capulet. This is not funny this is SOLEMN.
Apothecary Noun a person who in the past made and sold medicines. “I do remember an apothecary” Romeo. This apothecary was made a long time ago.
Beggarly Adjective small and not at all generous. “A Beggarly account of empty boxes”Romeo. That man has a rather Beggarly.
Remnant Noun a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount. “Remnants of pack thread and old cake of roses.
Famine Noun a situation where there not enough food for a lot of people.” Famine is in her cheek”Romeo. I’m in a famine, how am I going to do this.
HenceForth Adverb starting from this time:
Henceforth, the said building shall be the property of Brendan Duggan.
Thou and my bosom Henceforth shall be twain. Juliet.
Damnation Noun Ancient Damnation! O most wicked Fiend. the act of sending someone to hell or the state of being in hell:
He believed that he would be condemned to eternal damnation for what he had done.
Inundation Verb to flood an area with water:
If the dam breaks it will inundate large parts of the town.
To stop inundation of her tears.Paris.
Pensive adjective thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face: She became withdrawn and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
My leisure serves my pensive daughter now. Friar Lawrence
Prorogue verb When a parliament is prorogued, its activities stop for a period of time but it is not dissolved: Parliament was prorogued when the premier resigned.
I hear thou must and nothing may Prorogue it on Thursday.
Reverend noun a priest of Christian church. Reverend mouthy.
Now afore God this reverend Friar Lawrence. Capulet.
Provision noun the act of providing something. The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area.
Of course there’s provision in the plan for population increase.
When designing buildings in this area, you have to make provision against earthquakes.
We shall be short in our provision
Loathsome adjective extremely unpleasant: He’s a loathsome man.
So early waking what with loathsome smells. Juliet
Lament verb to express sadness and feeling sorry about something: The poem opens by lamenting (over) the death of a young man.
My grandmother, as usual, lamented the decline in moral standards in today’s society.
The late lamented (dead and remembered with love) Frank Giotto used to live here.
For though fond nature bids us all lament. Friar Lawrence.
Merriment noun an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together: Sounds of merriment came from the kitchen.
His unusual name has long been a source of merriment among his friends.
Yet natures tears are reasons merriment. Friar Lawrence.
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