English Vocab Tradgedy

anthology

collection of short literary works

quarry

person or animal being hunted or pursued

provoke

 to cause a reaction, especially anger or action

arbitrary

based on random choice rather than reason

frail

weak, delicate, or easily broken

contemplate

to think about something deeply

hamartia

tragic flaw or mistake leading to a hero’s downfall

contrite

feeling or showing sincere regret for wrongdoing

perplexed

completely confused or uncertain

indispensable

absolutely necessary; cannot be done without

aversion

a strong dislike of something

flippant

not serious or respectful; overly casual

tangible

able to be touched; real or definite

morbid

having an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

lethargic

lacking energy; sluggish or very tired

perennial

lasting a long time or continually recurring

pensive

deeply thoughtful or reflective

singularly

exceptionally; unusually

folly

 lack of good sense; foolish action or mistake

prefix ante-

before; earlier in time or position

prefix anti-

against; opposed to or resisting

prefix arch-

chief, highest, or most extreme