Tragedy Anthology Vocabulary

A vocabulary list and prefix definitions from the tragedy anthology lecture notes.

anthology

collection of short works

quarry

something that is being hunted, chased, or followed

provoke

to cause a specific reaction, action, or strong feeling

arbitrary

based on random choice

frail

physically weak

contemplate

to think deeply

hamartia

A tragic flaw

contrite

feeling or showing remorse for bad behavior

perplexed

unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly

indispensable

extremely important and necessary

aversion

a strong feeling of not liking something

flippant

lacking proper respect or seriousness

tangible

easily seen or recognized. Or to be touched or felt.

morbid

relating to unpleasant subjects

apprehensive

viewing the future with anxiety or alarm

lethargic

laziness or lack of energy

perennial

existing or continuing in the same way for a long time

pensive

Quietly thoughtful, sometimes showing a serious or slightly melancholy expression

singularly

in a singular manner

folly

lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight

ante-

before

anti-

opposite/opposed to

arch-

chief, principle, highest rank