Oepdipus vocab 1

Question 1

A stringed instrument of the harp family having two curved arms connected at the upper end by a crossbar, used to accompany a singer in ancient Greece

Answer 1

lyre

Question 2

A women in the orgiastic cult of Dionysus

Answer 2

maenad

Question 3

A chain or shackle for the ankles or feet

Answer 3

fetters

Question 4

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals

Answer 4

goad

Question 5

Abominable, hateful

Answer 5

accursed

Question 6

The art, ability, or practice of auguring, divination; a sign of something coming; an omen

Answer 6

augury

Question 7

Not producing offspring; lacking vegetation; unprofitable; devoid of something specified

Answer 7

barren

Question 8

Morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest

Answer 8

chaste

Question 9

A playful leap or hop; a frivolous escapade or prank. (verb)

Answer 9

caper

Question 10

To seize and hold by force and without legal authority

Answer 10

usurp

Question 11

A large, decorative pin worn as jewerly

Answer 11

brooch

Question 12

Self-governing; independent

Answer 12

sovereignty

Question 13

For fear that, often used after an expression denoting fear or apprehension

Answer 13

lest

Question 14

One who is habitually drunk

Answer 14

drunkard

Question 15

Lasting for eternity

Answer 15

perpetual