Tragedy Anthology Vocabulary

A comprehensive vocabulary review of key terms and prefixes from the tragedy anthology study notes.

Anthology

Collection of short works

Quarry

The hunted: prey or a target

Provoke

To deliberately annoy, anger, or provoke someone

Arbitrary

Based on personal choice or opinion rather than a clear reason

Frail

Weak, delicate, or easily damaged

Contemplate

To think about something carefully

Hamartia

A character’s tragic flaw or mistake that leads to their downfall

Contrite

Feeling sorry and guilty for doing something wrong

Perplexed

Confused or puzzled

Indispensable

Absolutely necessary; cannot be done without

Aversion

A strong dislike or feeling of wanting to avoid something

Flippant

Not showing the seriousness that something deserves

Tangible

Able to be touched or physically experienced

Morbid

Focused on death, disease, or disturbing subjects

Apprehensive

Nervous or worried about what might happen

Lethargic

Lacking energy; tired and sluggish

Perennial

Lasting for a long time or happening repeatedly

Pensive

Deeply thoughtful or reflective

Singularly

In an unusual, remarkable, or strange way

Folly

Foolishness; a foolish action or decision

ante-

Before; earlier than

anti-

Against; opposed to

arch-

Chief, main, or most important