Vocab Oedipus reading Flashcards
1
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Verbal irony
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a statement that has multiple meanings
2
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Dramatic irony
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a turn of events that is expected by the reader, but not the character
3
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Situational irony
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A turn of events that is completely unexpected by the reader and the characters
4
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Abhor
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to feel hatred or disgust towards something
5
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Espouse
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to choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc
6
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Goad
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to urge on as with a pointed stick
7
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Toil
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to work hard
8
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Beget
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to have children
9
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Sluggard
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an idle slothful person
10
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Hale
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exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
11
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Libation
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the act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony
12
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Litany
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A prayer led by clergy with responses from the congregation
13
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Behoove
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to be appropriate or necessary
14
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Bane
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something causing misery or death
15
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Slay
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to kill intentionally and with premeditation
