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Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Act I, Scene v Act II, Scene i-ii.

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Brisk (adj.) Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic. Brusque ( French) brisk.

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Nuptial (adj.) of or pertaining to marriage. Nuptialis (Latin) wedding

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Scorn (n.) open or unqualified contempt; dislike. Scorn (Middle English) scorn

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Scathe (v.) to attack with severe criticism. Skatha (Old Norse) scathe

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Invocation (n.) the act of invoking or calling upon some agent for assistance. Invocatum (to call forth) Latin

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Jest (v.) to speak in a playful, humorous way; to joke. Gest (Middle English) to joke

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Envious (adj.) full of, feeling, or expressing jealousness. Invidiousus (Latin) envious

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Cunning (adj.) skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner. Cunning (Old English) to know

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Repose (v.) to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc. Pausare (Latin) to pause

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Beseech (v.) to beg eagerly for. Besecan (Old English) to seek