Prometheus Vocabulary

Front

What is the definition of pride?

Back

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does humility mean?

Back

Lack of self-importance.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a synonym for 'humility'?

Back

Modesty.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is the opposite of 'defy'?

Back

Obey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does 'infinitely' mean?

Back

Without limits; endless.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Who was the hero that saved Prometheus?

Back

Hercules.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'meakness' refer to?

Back

A misspelling of 'meekness', which means being quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or assert oneself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is the significance of vultures in the story of Prometheus?

Back

They were sent by Zeus to torment Prometheus endlessly.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'modesty' mean?

Back

The quality of not being too proud or confident about oneself.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'defy'?

Back

To openly resist or refuse to obey.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C