Antigone vocab Flashcards

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Bereft

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Deprived of something or someone when that person dies

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Quarry

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Prey, a hunted animal, object of pursuit

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Grievous

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Causing grief or great sorrow

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Beguiled

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Influenced by trickery or charms

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Impious

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Not religious; lacking respect for God

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Ignoble

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Of low character or aims

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Reverence

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Feeling of deep respect and awe

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Edict

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A decree issued by a sovereign

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Sepulcher

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A tomb, grace or burial

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Folly

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A foolish action

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Pious

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Respectful of God; devoted to religion

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Piety

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Reverence for God; religious devotion

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Wrath

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Fierce anger

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Panoply

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Wide ranging and impressive display/ collection

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Enamored

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Filled with love for someone

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Smite

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To strike down, injure or slay

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Bequeathed

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To hand down, pass on in ones will