Words from Oedipus Rex

Which word means to make a humble request?

• supplication
• inquistion
• demand
• abhor

Which word means too much pride?

• sublime
• humane
• hubris
• submissive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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I would come to _______the loss of my close friend.

• distress
• lament
• clairvoyant
• hubris

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The new _____________ against parking on the street was a source of stress to the homeowners there.

• ordinary
• ordinance
• venerate
• protagonist

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What word means a feeling of relief following seeing or experiencing something sad?

• catharsis
• ordinance
• elation
• devastating 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Older people are often __________ by Eastern cultures.

• venerated 
• interview
• supplication 
• stern

Which word means one who can see or predict the future?

• clairvoyant
• lament
• hubris
• antagonize 

Sadly, it was John's _________ in life to end up working at a school. :)

• hubris
• fate
• nimble
• strain

Which word means a total lack of morals and a state of utter chaos?

• depravity
• enthusiasm
• sublime
• elect

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4