oedipus vocab quiz Flashcards by annabel deford | Brainscape

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treachery

A

betrayal of trust

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edict

A

an official order issued by an authority figure

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kin

A

relatives

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exile

A

ban someone from their native country

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anarchy

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disorder due to lack of an authority figure

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pestilence

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a fatal epidemic disease

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venerate

A

to treat with great respect

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tumult

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disorder or a loud confused noise

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treason

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betrayal to one’s country

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haugtiness

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the appearance of being arrogantly superior

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defilement

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the act of making something dirty or foul

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insolence

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rude and disrespectful behavior

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tyrant

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cruel and oppressive ruler

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lamentation

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expression of grief or sorrow

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disdain

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the feeling that someone is unworthy of respect

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