Act 1 Vocabulary Learning Activity
Pernicious
Harmful, dangerous
Transgression
Violating a law or rule
Grievance
When you think you have been wronged, this could have actually happened or have been imagined.
Solemnity
Serious
Posterity
Future generations
Valiant
Showing courage
Importune
Pester, bother
Esteem
Respect, admiration
Partisan
Strong supporter of a cause or party
Chaste
Abstaining from love
Profane
Something that isn't sacred
Forswear
Agree to do without or give up
Languish
(of a living thing) Getting weaker
Augment
Increase, add
Fray
(of a rope or fabric) unravel or worn at the edge
Portentious
A warning of something bad to come
Heretics
a person believing in or practicing religious heresy
Tyrannous
Someone who exerts their power in an evil or cruel way
Gall
Bold behavior
Nuptials
a wedding