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English Oedipus #1
Vocab
Question | Answer |
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hubris | excessive pride or self-confidence |
reversal of fortune | to have a bad luck |
catharsis | the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music. |
recognition | an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized. |
dignity | bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect |
remedy | something that cures or relieves a disease or bodily disorder; a healing medicine, application, or treatment. |
avenge | to take vengeance or exact satisfaction |