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Antigone Vocab SCDS

Use this vocab list to study for out Antigone quiz next Friday!

QuestionAnswer
ignominy public shame or disgrace
carrion the decaying flesh of dead animals
expressly definitely stated, not merely implied
to exact to demand and obtain (something, esp. a payment) from someone
to transgress to infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior)
folly lack of good sense; foolishness
to abhor to regard with disgust and hatred
to smite to strike with a firm blow
weal a red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure.
to connive to secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
to draw lots Same thing as to draw straws
infamy well known for some bad quality or deed
sleight of hand manual dexterity, typically in performing tricks or skillful deception.
yoke wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull.
sodden saturated with liquid, esp. water
urn a tall, rounded vase with a base, and often a stem, esp. one used for storing the ashes of a cremated person.
to contravene to violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
edict an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
to flout to openly disregard (a rule, law or convention)
prerogative a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
impudent not showing due respect for another person
to expiate / expiation to atone for (guilt or sin)
acolyte a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession.
guise an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something
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