English Antigone Flashcard

Blasphemy

Profanity towards God

Lament

to passionately express grief or sorrow

aphorism

a short, concise statement containing a well-known or general truth

anarchy

a state of disorder due to absence or non recognition of authority

brazen

acting boldly and without shame

decree

an official order issued by a legal authority

Pious

devotedly religious

deference

humble submission to someone to show respect

contempt

a feeling that a person is beneath consideration

Blasphemy

the act of speaking negatively about God or a sacred thing