Tragedy Anthology Vocab

Anthology

collection of short works

Quarry

an animal or person being hunted/pursed, prey

Provocation

something that stirs up anger or reaction

Arbitrary

based on personal choice or whim, not on reason or rules

Frail

weak

Contemplate

to think deeply about, to consider carefully

Cherubim

angels, often shown as chubby faced children in art and in the bible

Contrite

deeply sorry or regretful for wrongdoing

Perplexed

confuzed or puzzled

Indispensable

unable to be replaced

Aversion

a strong dislike towards something

Flippant

showing lack of seriousness or respect

Tangible

able to be touched or felt, real and definite

Morbid

having an unhealthy interest in disturbing or gloomy topics such as death

Apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about what may happen

Lethargic

sluggish, lacking energy or alertness

Perennial

lasting for a long time, recurring year after year (like certain plants)

Pensive

deeply thoughtful, often in a serious or sad way

Singularly

in an unusual or remarkable way

Folly

foolishness, lack of good sense or judgement

Prefix: ante

before, in front of

Prefix: anti

against, opposite of

Prefix: arch

chief, main, most important