Antigone Vocab Flashcards

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provision (noun)

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a measure taken beforehand to deal with a need

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notorious (adj)

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famous for something bad

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proclamation (noun)

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an official announcement

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incendiary (adj)

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tending to excite or inflame

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explicit (adj)

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very clear and complete; leaving no doubt

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annihilation (noun)

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complete destruction

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defilement (noun)

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corruption; violation

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interrogation (noun)

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formal, demanding questioning

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robust (adj)

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strong and powerful

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ephemeral (adj)

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lasting a short time; temporary

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condemnation (noun)

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an expression of strong disapproval or criticism

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insubordination (noun)

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failure to obey authority

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odious (adj)

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causing hatred or strong dislike

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allure (noun)

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the power to attract

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derisive (adj)

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critical and scornful

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stark (adj)

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having a very plain, cold, empty appearance

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delegate (verb)

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to assign a task or responsibility

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myriad (adj)

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various

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patrician (noun)

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a person who is a member of the highest social class

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vengeance (noun)

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revenge