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Oedipus the king 3
third test on 10/18/12 on vocab 46-68
Question | Answer |
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quench | to extinguish, to put out; to relieve with liquid. |
Reproach | to blame for something; a disgrace |
respite | a rest, a delay, a period of relief |
revere | to honor, to regard with respect |
rue | to be sorry for, to regret |
soothsayer | a person who is able to predict the future, seer |
stealthy | acting in a secret and sneaky way--this is a negative term |
sublime | exalted, noble, uplifting |
summon | to call together, to send for or to request to appear |
supplication | begging, humbly asking for a favor |
surfeited | fed or supplied to excess |
tarry | to delay in coming or going, to linger |
tempestuous | turbulent, stormy |
unwitting | not intentional, without knowledge |
utter | to express by speaking |
vagrant | a wanderer who does not have a home |
vehement | forcefully expressing emotion or conviction |
venerate | to honor, to revere |
vexation | discomfort or distress |
vindicated | cleared of accusations or charges |
woe | great sorrow, grief, or misfortune |
zeal | enthusiasm, fervor |