Oedipus Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Adjure
A
command solemnly
2
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woe
A
misery resulting from affliction
3
Q
slay
A
kill intentionally and with premeditation
4
Q
bane
A
something causing misery or death
5
Q
boon
A
something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
6
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beget
A
have children
7
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abhor
A
feel hatred or disgust toward
8
Q
litany
A
a prayer led by clergy with responses from the congregation
9
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impious
A
lacking piety or reverence for a god
10
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espouse
A
choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
11
Q
goad
A
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
12
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libation
A
the act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony
13
Q
hale
A
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
14
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sluggard
A
an idle slothful person
15
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behoove
A
be appropriate or necessary
