Tragedy Anthology Vocabulary - English Acc 10

Anthology

Collection of short works

Quarry

The prey of a hunt; anything being sought

Provocation

Action/speech that makes someone annoyed/angry

Arbitrary

Based on random choice rather than any reason

Frail

(Of a person) weak and delicate

Contemplate

Look thoughtfully for a long time at

Cherubim

Spiritual beings described in religious texts that function as guardians/messengers

Contrite

Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence

Perplexed

Completely baffled; very puzzled

Indispensable

Absolutely necessary

Aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination

Flippant

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Tangible

Perceptible by touch

Morbid

Characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing/unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease

Apprehensive

Anxious/fearful that something bad/unpleasant will happen

Lethargic

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

Perennial

Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time

Pensive

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

Singularly

In a remarkable/noticeable way

Folly

Lack of good sense; foolishness

Ante (prefix)

Before or in front of

Anti (prefix)

Against, opposite, or opposing

Arch (prefix)

Chief, main, or principal; indicating a leader