1. Act I Romeo & Juliet

2.  Adversary- an opponent; an enemy  Anguish- intense pain or grief  Apothecary- one who dispenses drugs (sometimes illegally for profit; a pharmacist  Augment- to enlarge; to increase  Belligerent- eager to fight; aggressive  Boisterous- noisy, rough  Disposition- temperament, the fixed qualities of one’s nature or character; personality  Nimble- active,quick, or lively  Nuptial- pertaining to a marriage  Semblace- a likeness

3.  Romeo and Juliet tried to hold some semblance of a wedding ceremony on short notice.  Once Romeo and Juliet said their nuptial vows, they were married.  One had to be nimble when fencing; otherwise he might die because he couldn’t avoid the sword.  Romeo has a highly emotional disposition; he cries one minute and is in love the next.  Prince Escalus tried to quiet the boisterous crowd so that his speech could be heard.  Tybalt can be described as belligerent because he picks fights with everyone.

4.  Lady Capulet purchased another ring at the fair to augment her jewelry collection.  Romeo went to the apothecary for some herbs to cure his headache.  Juliet felt much anguish when learning she had to marry Paris.  The Montagues are the Capulet’s adversaries.