Vocab Oedipus reading Flashcards
Verbal irony
a statement that has multiple meanings
Dramatic irony
a turn of events that is expected by the reader, but not the character
Situational irony
A turn of events that is completely unexpected by the reader and the characters
Abhor
to feel hatred or disgust towards something
Espouse
to choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc
Goad
to urge on as with a pointed stick
Toil
to work hard
Beget
to have children
Sluggard
an idle slothful person
Hale
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
Libation
the act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony
Litany
A prayer led by clergy with responses from the congregation
Behoove
to be appropriate or necessary
Bane
something causing misery or death
Slay
to kill intentionally and with premeditation
Impious
lacking piety or reverence for a god
Boon
something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
Woe
misery resulting from affliction
Adjure
to command solemnly
