Oedipus Rex Vocab Flashcards
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Lamentation
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(N) expression of grief; weeping
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Supplication
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(N) begging, prayer
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Chaplet
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(N) cap made of laurel
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Augury
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(N) prediction; interpretation of signs
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Delphi
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(Place) site of oracle
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Defilement
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(N) pollution
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Decree
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(V) promise, pledge
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Clairvoyant
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(N) someone who sees the future
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Prudent
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(Adj) careful
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Mummery
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(N) nonsensical words
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Edict
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(N) law, decree
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Marauders
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(N) robbers, highwaymen
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Brooch
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(N) jewelry that is pinned to clothing
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Parricide
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(N) murder of ones father
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Sphinx
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(N) half female half lion - posed riddle “what goes on 4 feet in morning, 2 feet in day, 3 feet evening” (man)
