Antigone Vocab

Question 0

dead and decaying flesh

Answer 0

carrion

Question 1

an authoritative order having the force of law

Answer 1

decree

Question 2

the identifying emblem on a knight’s helmet; a ridge or prominence in a part of an animal body; peak; top line of a mountain, hill, or wave

Answer 2

crest

Question 3

to provide wig more than enough; glut; satisfy fully

Answer 3

sate

Question 4

presenting favorable outcomes or circumstances

Answer 4

auspicious

Question 5

having the nature of a deity; superhuman; being in the service or worship of a deity

Answer 5

diviner

Question 6

to search through refuse for useful material; to feed on dead or decaying matter

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scavenge

Question 7

of large scope; covering or involving much; marked by or showing extensive understanding

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comprehensive

Question 8

devoid of or not subject to emotion

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impassive

Question 9

to shake or tremble, as from old age

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dodder

Question 10

showing a decline or deterioration of physical or mental strength

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senile

Question 11

a rut, groove, or narrow depression

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furrow

Question 12

easily bent or flexed; limber

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lithe

Question 13

very hot and humid

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sultry

Question 14

a decree or proclamation issued by an authoritative figure having the force of law

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edict

Question 15

a mournful hymn or lament

Answer 15

dirge

Question 16

to put to an improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse

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profane

Question 17

not limited or restricted; unrestrained

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untrammeled

Question 18

internal parts

Answer 18

entrails

Question 19

a confused mass; state of wild disorder

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welter

Question 20

to profane or debase the pure was of; corrupt; pollute

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defile

Question 21

a fortress in a commanding position in or near a city

Answer 21

citadel

Question 22

given to or abounding in excessive moralizing; pithy

Answer 22

sententiously