Oedipus Rex Vocab

Question 1

lamentation*

Answer 1

noun. Latin: lamentationem
the passionate expression of grief or sorrow
synonyms: A cry or mourning, weeping

Question 2

suppliant

Answer 2

noun.
a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
synonyms: Beggar, suitor, seeker, solicitor

Question 3

augury*

Answer 3

noun. Latin: augurim
a sign of what will happen in the future
synonyms: omen, presage

Question 4

defilement

Answer 4

noun.
the violation of something considered sacred, or the act of making something ceremonially impure
synonyms: Pollution, corruption, contamination, befoulment, debasement

Question 5

compunction

Answer 5

noun.
a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain
synonyms: remorse, contrition, reluctance, repentance, misgiving

Question 6

lustration

Answer 6

verb.
to purify by a proprietary offering or other ceremonial method
synonyms: ablution, absolution, refinement, redemption, disinfection, purification

Question 7

revelation

Answer 7

noun.
the act of revealing or disclosing
synonyms: Disclosure, divulgence, utterance, announcement, epiphany, exposure

Question 8

contagion

Answer 8

noun.
the communication of disease by direct or indirect contact
synonyms: illness, virus, contamination, plague, transmission, venom, poison

Question 9

infamy

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noun.
extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act
synonyms: shame, disgrace, dishonor, atrocity, notoriety, opprobrium

Question 10

mummery

Answer 10

noun.
any performance, ceremony, etc., regarded as absurd, false, or ostentatious
synonyms: decorum, ceremoniousness, impersonation

Question 11

regicide*

Answer 11

noun. Latin: rex; Latin: regalis; Latin: -cida
the killing of a king
synonyms: Patricide, parricide

Question 12

brazen

Answer 12

adjective.
shameless or impudent
synonyms: Bold, unabashed, audacious, blatant

Question 13

anarchy

Answer 13

noun.
a state of society without government or law
synonyms: Disorder, discord, chaos, disorganization, lawlessness, turmoil

Question 14

perquisites

Answer 14

noun.
an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages
synonyms: gain, compensation package, perk, reward

Question 15

scepter

Answer 15

noun.
a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power
synonyms: Wand, staff

Question 16

prudent

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adjective.
wise or judicious in practical affairs; careful in providing for the future
synonyms: cautious, reasonable, sane, shrewd, vigilant

Question 17

parry

Answer 17

verb.
to ward off
synonyms: Fend off, Deflect, avoid, block, dodge, avert, evade

Question 18

malediction*

Answer 18

noun. Latin: maledictionem
a curse, imprecation
synonyms: spell, damning

Question 19

malice

Answer 19

noun.
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness
synonyms: Spite, hatred, bitterness, resentment, vengefulness, grudge

Question 20

rankled

Answer 20

verb.
to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind
synonyms: anger, irritate, torment, bother, inflame, harass

Question 21

edict*

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noun. Latin: edictum
a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority
synonyms: order, command

Question 22

confide

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verb.
to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems
synonyms: Confess, Reveal, admit, disclose

Question 23

foreboding

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noun.
a prediction; a strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil
synonyms: Apprehension, anxiety, trepidation, dread, premonition, presentiment, portent

Question 24

goad*

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noun. Old English: gad
a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen
synonyms: Spear, staff, rod

Question 25

abomination

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noun.
a thing that causes disgust or hatred; a feeling of hatred
synonyms: curse, detestation, evil, horror

Question 26

reverent

Answer 26

adjective.
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
synonyms: Devout, worshipful, gracious, reverential

Question 27

ordinance

Answer 27

noun.
an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command
synonyms: authorization, order, enactment, regulation, ruling

Question 28

haughtiness

Answer 28

adjective.
scornful pride, snobbishness, or arrogance
synonyms: aloofness, conceit, contemptuousness, insolence

Question 29

impious

Answer 29

adjective.
not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices
synonyms: Unholy, sinful, irreligious, ungodly, deceitful, unfaithful, sacrilegious

Question 30

blasphemy

Answer 30

noun.
irreligious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things
synonyms: profanity , cursing , sacrilege, desecration

Question 31

obscurities*

Answer 31

noun. Latin: obscuratatem
the condition of being unknown
synonyms: Unimportance, insignificance

Question 32

sepulchre*

Answer 32

noun. Latin: sepulcrum
a tomb or burial place
synonyms: tomb, vault, grave

Question 33

harrowed

Answer 33

verb.
to draw a harrow over (land)
synonyms: Harvested, planted

Question 34

venerate

Answer 34

verb.
to regard or treat with respect
synonyms: Rever, Worship, Deify, cherish, idolize, treasure

Question 35

vigil

Answer 35

noun.
wakefulness or watchfulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping
synonyms: Lookout, safeguard, inspect, observance, patrol

Question 36

brooches*

Answer 36

noun. Old French: broche
a clasp or ornament having a pin at the back for passing through the clothing and a catch for securing the point of the pin
synonyms: Fibula, spangle, vent, tack

Question 37

execrable

Answer 37

adjective.
extremely bad or unpleasant
synonyms: Appalling, Awful, accursed, cursed, detestable