1. Shakespearean Vocabulary

2. To succeed; to be effective; to remain in force
PREVAIL
VERB
To succeed; to be effective; to remain in force
Example:
Despite the immense hatred between the two families, Romeo and Juliet’s love prevails.

3. IDOLATRY Extreme devotion to a person or thing NOUN Example:
Juliet, who states that Romeo is the “God of her idolatry “, is willing to die to be with her love.

4. Repulsive or disgusting
VILE
ADJECTIVE
Repulsive or disgusting
Example:
* In the opening scene of Romeo and Juliet, Sampson and Gregory use several vile comments and gestures to provoke Abram and Balthasar.

5. DEXTERITY Skill; cleverness NOUN Example:
The fiery Tybalt feels that no one can match his dexterity with his sword.

6. NOUN: A disaster; misfortune
CALAMITY
NOUN: A disaster; misfortune
Example:
* Over the years, the feud between the two families has caused great calamity in the town of Verona.