Oedipus Rex Vocab Flashcards
lamentation*
noun. Latin: lamentationem
the passionate expression of grief or sorrow
synonyms: A cry or mourning, weeping
suppliant
noun.
a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
synonyms: Beggar, suitor, seeker, solicitor
augury*
noun. Latin: augurim
a sign of what will happen in the future
synonyms: omen, presage
defilement
noun.
the violation of something considered sacred, or the act of making something ceremonially impure
synonyms: Pollution, corruption, contamination, befoulment, debasement
compunction
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
lustration
verb.
to purify by a proprietary offering or other ceremonial method
synonyms: ablution, absolution, refinement, redemption, disinfection, purification
revelation
noun.
the act of revealing or disclosing
synonyms: Disclosure, divulgence, utterance, announcement, epiphany, exposure
contagion
noun.
the communication of disease by direct or indirect contact
synonyms: illness, virus, contamination, plague, transmission, venom, poison
infamy
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
mummery
noun.
any performance, ceremony, etc., regarded as absurd, false, or ostentatious
synonyms: decorum, ceremoniousness, impersonation
regicide*
noun. Latin: rex; Latin: regalis; Latin: -cida
the killing of a king
synonyms: Patricide, parricide
brazen
adjective.
shameless or impudent
synonyms: Bold, unabashed, audacious, blatant
anarchy
noun.
a state of society without government or law
synonyms: Disorder, discord, chaos, disorganization, lawlessness, turmoil
perquisites
noun.
an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages
synonyms: gain, compensation package, perk, reward
scepter
noun.
a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power
synonyms: Wand, staff
prudent
adjective.
wise or judicious in practical affairs; careful in providing for the future
synonyms: cautious, reasonable, sane, shrewd, vigilant
parry
verb.
to ward off
synonyms: Fend off, Deflect, avoid, block, dodge, avert, evade
malediction*
noun. Latin: maledictionem
a curse, imprecation
synonyms: spell, damning
malice
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
rankled
verb.
to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind
synonyms: anger, irritate, torment, bother, inflame, harass
edict*
noun. Latin: edictum
a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority
synonyms: order, command
confide
verb.
to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems
synonyms: Confess, Reveal, admit, disclose
foreboding
noun.
a prediction; a strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil
synonyms: Apprehension, anxiety, trepidation, dread, premonition, presentiment, portent
goad*
noun. Old English: gad
a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen
synonyms: Spear, staff, rod
abomination
noun.
a thing that causes disgust or hatred; a feeling of hatred
synonyms: curse, detestation, evil, horror
reverent
adjective.
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
synonyms: Devout, worshipful, gracious, reverential
ordinance
noun.
an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command
synonyms: authorization, order, enactment, regulation, ruling
haughtiness
adjective.
scornful pride, snobbishness, or arrogance
synonyms: aloofness, conceit, contemptuousness, insolence
impious
adjective.
not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices
synonyms: Unholy, sinful, irreligious, ungodly, deceitful, unfaithful, sacrilegious
blasphemy
noun.
irreligious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things
synonyms: profanity , cursing , sacrilege, desecration
obscurities*
noun. Latin: obscuratatem
the condition of being unknown
synonyms: Unimportance, insignificance
sepulchre*
noun. Latin: sepulcrum
a tomb or burial place
synonyms: tomb, vault, grave
harrowed
verb.
to draw a harrow over (land)
synonyms: Harvested, planted
venerate
verb.
to regard or treat with respect
synonyms: Rever, Worship, Deify, cherish, idolize, treasure
vigil
noun.
wakefulness or watchfulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping
synonyms: Lookout, safeguard, inspect, observance, patrol
brooches*
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
execrable
adjective.
extremely bad or unpleasant
synonyms: Appalling, Awful, accursed, cursed, detestable
