ENG Antigone Vocab 9th grade

lateral [adj]

Definition: side-to-side; sideways rather than forward or backward

decree [noun]

Definition: an official order issued by a government or ruler

Term: to mourn

Definition: to feel or show deep sadness for someone who has died

carrion

Definition: the dead body of an animal, usually left outdoors

Term: to meddle

Definition: to interfere in something

eddy [noun] 

Definition: a circular movement of water; a small whirlpool

headlong [adv]

Definition: recklessly

Term: helm [noun]

Definition: a helmet; protective headgear worn by soldiers

Term: famished [adjective]

Definition: extremely hungry; starving

Term: to sate [verb]

to completely satisfy a desire, appetite, or craving

Term: garland [noun]

Definition: a wreath or chain of flowers or leaves

Term: to bray [verb]

Definition: to make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey

Term: chorus [noun]

Definition: a group in ancient Greek drama that comments on the action and represents the community

Term: auspicious [adjective]

Definition: showing signs that something will be successful or lucky

Term: to reign [verb]

Definition: to rule as a king or queen

Term: reverence [noun]

Definition: Deep respect

Term: comprehensive [adjective]

Definition: Covering all aspects

Term: senile [adjective]

Definition: Describes an old person who has lost memory or mental function

Term: pious [adjective]

Definition: Describes someone very religious

Term: anarchist [noun]

Definition: A person who believes there should be zero government

Term: prow [noun]

Definition: The front end of a ship or boat

Term: furrow [noun]

Definition: A long narrow trench for planting seeds

Term: lithe [adjective]

Definition: Describes a person who is flexible and in-shape

Term: yoke [noun]

Definition: A wooden harness worn by a horse or ox (literal or figurative)

Term: sultry [adjective]

Definition: Describes something hot and humid (or sexy)

Term: folly [noun]

Definition: Foolishness, stupidity

Term: edict [noun]

Definition: An official government order

Term: headstrong [adjective]

Definition: Describes someone stubborn

Term: insolence / insolent [noun / adjective]

Definition: Rudeness

Term: brazen [adjective]

Definition: Describes someone arrogant and mouthy

Term: license [noun]

Definition: Permission, what society allows

Term: to discharge [verb]

Definition: To perform, to release, to shoot off

Term: to waver [verb]

Definition: To move back and forth (as in a decision)

Term: woe [noun]

Definition: Sadness

Term: deference / to defer [noun / verb]

Definition: Deep respect for the views of another

Term: to subordinate / subordinate [verb / adjective]

Definition: To put something under something else

Term: malicious / malice [adjective / noun]

Definition: Describes something or someone harmful and wicked

Term: indecent [adjective]

Definition: Describes something inappropriate

Term: to pervert [verb]

Definition: To change the proper course of something

Term: bridegroom [noun]

Definition: The man in the wedding, the groom

Term: to absolve [verb]

Definition: To forgive or to clear of guilt