Vocabulary: Antigone

Question 1

Rampart (n.)

Answer 1

The fortification consisting of an embankment often with a parapet built on the top

Question 2

Tranquility (n.)

Answer 2

The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity

Tranquil: free from commotion or disturbance

Question 3

Weal (n.)

Answer 3

Prosperity; happiness

Question 4

Blasphemy (n.)

Answer 4

A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity

Question 5

Malcontent (n.)

Answer 5

A chronically dissatisfied person

Question 6

Perpetrate (v.)

Answer 6

To be responsible for, commit

Question 7

Subtle (adj.)

Answer 7

So slight as to be difficult to detect analyze; elusive

Question 8

Edict (n.)

Answer 8

A decree or proclamation issued by and authority and having the force of law

Question 9

Immutable (adj.)

Answer 9

Not subject or susceptible to change

Question 10

Impunity (n.)

Answer 10

Exemption from punishment, penalty, or harm

Question 11

Prerogative (n.)

Answer 11

An exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group, esp. a hereditary or official right

Question 12

Flagrant (adj.)

Answer 12

Conspicuously bad, offensive, reprehensible

Question 13

Infallible (adj.)

Answer 13

Incapable of erring

Question 14

Rout (n.)

Answer 14

A disorderly retreat or flight following defeat

Question 15

Toady (n.)

Answer 15

A person who flatters or defers to others for self-serving reasons, a syncophant

Question 16

Expiation (n.)

Answer 16

The act of expiating, atonement

Question 17

Tempest (n.)

Answer 17

A violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail

Question 18

Acolyte (n.)

Answer 18

One who assists a celebrant in the performance of liturgical rights
Celebrant: a person who performs a rite, such as a priest
Liturgical: relating to liturgy or public worship

Question 19

Hapless (adj.)

Answer 19

Luckless, unfortunate

Question 20

Taunt (v.)

Answer 20

To reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner