10-1 Oedipus vocab Flashcard

Front

What does the word 'ethereal' mean?

Back

Heavenly.

Front

What vocabulary word describes the act of polluting a river with waste?

Back

Defile.

Front

In the quote 'I came from abject poverty. There was nowhere to go but up.' what does 'abject' mean?

Back

The lowest form.

Front

What is a good example of the word 'extirpate'?

Back

A condemned house to be torn down.

Front

What word describes a break or rest after a long period of work?

Back

Respite.

Front

What is the opposite of 'ethereal'?

Back

Earthly or mundane.

Front

Provide a synonym for 'defile'.

Back

Pollute or tarnish.

Front

What is the significance of the word 'abject' in literature?

Back

It often describes extreme conditions or states of being.

Front

What does 'extirpate' imply in a social context?

Back

To eradicate or remove something completely.

Front

What are some synonyms for 'respite'?

Back

Break, rest, or relief.