excessively: going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess: excessive charges; excessive criticism

Paris thinks that Juliet is crying excessively over Tybalt’s death, but really it is over Romeo’s banishment to Mantua.

arbitrate: to submit to arbitration; settle by arbitration, determine : to arbitrate a dispute.

This lethal knife will arbitrate between my desperate situation and myself.

rapier:a small sword, esp. of the 18th century, having a narrow blade and used for thrusting.

Romeo tries to avoid fighting Tybalt by telling Mercutio to “put thy rapier up.”

contemplate:1.to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about

Juliet contemplates what her next move should be with Friar Lawrence, and decides that a potion to make her appear dead is best to avoid marrying Paris.

Pious:having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for god or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.

Juliet believes that Friar Lawrence is a pious man and would not betray her trust.

Loiter:to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place

Rather than marry Paris Juliet would rather walk where there are thieves, or loiter where snakes are!

disobedience:lack of obedience or refusal to comply; disregard or transgression

Juliet tells her father that she has spoken with Friar Lawrence about her disobedience.

Capulet yelling at Juliet for her disobedience

Bawdy:indecent; lewd; obscene:

Juliet’s Nurse apologizes for her bawdy jest.

dilapidated:reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.

The old dilapidated school in Wausaukee is finally going to be torn down soon.

dirge:a funeral song or tune, or one expressing mourning in commemoration of the dead.

Peter says he is heartbroken and wishes for the musicians to play a cheerful dirge.