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AP Englsih
Antigone Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| carrion (n, adj) | dead and decaying flesh; carrion-eating |
| sate (v) | indulge an appetite fully; satisfy an appetite |
| scavenge (v) | to search through discarded material for edible or useful things |
| comprehensive (adj) | large in scope or content, inclusive |
| impassive (adj) | devoid of emotion, expressionless, apathetic |
| senile (adj) | characteristic of old age; showing mental deterioration from old age |
| sultry (adj) | very hot and humid, torrid, sensual |
| brazen (adj) | bold, shameless; made from brass |
| transcend (v) | pass beyond; exist above or beyond; surpass, excel |
| deference (n) | submission; yielding to the opinion or wishes of others |
| furrow (n, v) | long, narrow, shallow trench; deep wrinkle; to make grooves or ruts |
| seduce (v) | entice into wrongful behavior; induce into sexual activity |
| absolve (v) | to pronounce clear of blame or guilt; to pardon |
| dirge (n) | funeral hymn or lament |
| untrammeled (adj) | unhindered, unrestricted, free |
| entrails (n) | internal organs, especially intestines; viscera |
| defile (v) | make dirty, soil; to tarnish the luster of; render impure or corrupt |
| citadel (n) | fortress, stronghold near city; fortified place |
| blasphemy (n) | any irreverent, impious or profane act concerning God |
| lithe (adj) | supple, easily bent; marked by effortless grace |
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