Antigone — Vocabulary
Sophocles
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Love resistless in fight, all yield at a glance of thine eye, Love who pillowed all night on a maiden's cheek dost lie, Over the upland holds.†5 more produce or give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book See how the trees beside a stream in flood Save, if they yield to force, each spray unharmed, But by resisting perish root and branch.†5 more give in, give way, or give up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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wroughtworked or crafted The windows have decorative wrought iron bars for security.more Show sample from book a well-wrought brazen urn4 more worked Show general definition for wrought (as in: wrought iron) worked -- as when iron is shaped to fit by bending or beating
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wrought#2caused (made to happen) The town still hasn't recovered from the damage wrought by the hurricane.more Show sample from book In what wise was her self-destruction wrought?4 more made to happen Show general definition for wrought (as in: the damage she has wrought) caused to happen or occurred as a consequence Show editor's word notes This is most typically seen in classic literature. Less commonly, the present tense, wreak, is also seen.
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perishbe destroyed or cease to exist ...government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.Abraham Lincoln — Gettysburg Addressmore Show sample from book CREON The patriot perished by the outlaw's brand.5 more perish → perished:died, was destroyed, or ceased to exist Show general definition to die -- especially in an unnatural way or: to be destroyed or cease to exist Show editor's word notes You may encounter an informal expression, "Perish the thought." It means that the speaker hopes the thought will cease to exist and the thing it represents will never happen.
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book SECOND MESSENGER Hearing the loud lament above her son With her own hand she stabbed herself to the heart.5 more expressing grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book I will heed.5 more pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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grievousvery serious; or very bad She suffered grievous bodily harm.more Show sample from book the obstinate soul that fights with Fate, is smitten grievously.5 more grievous → grievously:very badly (causing grief) Show general definition very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
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deemedbelieved or judged The producer deemed her too old to play the role.more Show sample from book Of all these Thebans none so deems but thou.5 more deemed → deems:believes or judges
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book As for thee, Scorn, if thou wilt, the eternal laws of Heaven.†2 more disrespect or reject as not good enough Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book O sister, scorn me not, let me but share Thy work of piety, and with thee die.2 more pious → piety:highly moral behavior Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book Master of cunning he: the savage bull, and the hart Who roams the mountain free, are tamed by his infinite art; And the shaggy rough-maned steed is broken to bear the bit.†2 more good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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perilperil → perils:dangers The mountaineers faced many perils on their ascent to the summit, including treacherous icefalls and avalanches.more Show sample from book Of happiness the chiefest part Is a wise heart: And to defraud the gods in aught With peril's fraught.†2 more danger Show general definition danger
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divinewonderful Her pies are divine.more Show sample from book She was sprung of gods, divine,2 more wonderful (as though having come from the gods) Show general definition for divine (as in: to forgive is divine) wonderful; or god-like or coming from God
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divine#2predict supernaturally She claims she can divine the future with a crystal ball.more Show sample from book The divination of my arts shall tell.2 more divine → divination:the act of predicting or discover something supernaturally (as if by magic) Show general definition for divine (as in: divined from tea leaves) to discover or predict something supernaturally (as if by magic)
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edictorder The Taliban issued an edict that girls could not attend school.more Show sample from book But Polyneices, a dishonored corse, (So by report the royal edict runs) No man may bury him or make lament—Must leave him tombless and unwept, a feast For kites to scent afar and swoop upon.†3 more an order -- typically a formal proclamation or a legally binding court decree Show general definition an order -- typically a formal proclamation or a legally binding court decree Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): As compared to "proclamation", "order", or "legal finding", "edict" is often chosen to imply that the order is unfair.
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ordinancelaw The city passed an ordinance to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour.more Show sample from book She justifies her action, asserting that she was bound to obey the eternal laws of right and wrong in spite of any human ordinance.†3 more a rule or law -- typically enacted by city government Show general definition for ordinance (as in: passed the ordinance) a rule or law -- typically enacted by city government
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book Sister, forbear, or I shall hate thee soon, And the dead man will hate thee too, with cause.1 more forbearance → forbear:refrain (hold back) from acting Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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ireanger Her unjust accusation sparked his ire, and he responded with a sharp retort.more Show sample from book For once he fain had quenched the Maenad's fire; And of the tuneful Nine provoked the ire.†1 more Show general definition anger
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recompensecompensation for loss As recompense for the damage caused by the storm, the insurance company paid the family a large sum of money.more Show sample from book Like renown with gods to gain Recompenses all thy pain.†1 more recompense → recompenses:compensates for a loss; or pays a reward Show general definition compensation for loss; or payment or reward Show editor's word notes Recompense is seldom used in modern literature.