1. Romeo and Juliet Shakespearean Vocabulary Words

2. Definition: an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; a sin. Part of speech: Noun Why, such is love’s trangression Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast.” “ Synonym: breach, defiance Antonym: none Origin: Old French Example: Your transgression is unforgiveable; you have killed and laughed without regret. Source: Act 1, Scene 1, Line 180

3. Definition: boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted Origin: Anglo-French “ To move is to stir and to be valiant is to stand.” Part of speech: adjective Synonym: valorous, dauntless Antonym: cowardly Source: Act 1, Scene 1, Line 9 Example: The solider’s valiant attempt will not be ignored for he did us a great service.

4. Definition: an unlawful act causing injury to the person, property, or rights of another, committed with force or violence, actual or implied. “ Sin from thy lips? O trespass sweetly urged!” Origin: Old French Antonym: encroach, infringe Synonym: retreatSource: Act 1, Scene 5, Line 107 Part of speech: verb Example: I didn’t mean to trespass into your personal business.

5. Definition: the season of Lammas, the start of a harvest. Part of speech: Noun Origin: Old English “ How long is it now to Lammastide?” Source: Act 1, Scene 3, Line 16 Synonym: None Antonym: None Example: In the olden days, celebrating Lammas-tide was a universal thing— now it is considered a pagan holiday.

6. Definition: Equivalent to “I swear” Origin: Old English Explanation: The word rood was originally the only Old English word for the instrument of Jesus Christ’s death. “ Nay, by the rood, She could have and waddled all about For even the day before, she broke her brow.” Example: By the rood, I told him that I am done waiting for him when he is not even ready to go. Synonym: none Antonym: none Source: Act 1, Scene 3, Line 37