Medea — Vocabulary
Euripides
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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exileeviction from one's home country She fled Tibet and is living in exile in India.more Show sample from book I heard that king Creon will be sending Medea and these here children into exile.†15 more to force someone to live outside of their homeland… Show general definition to force someone to live outside of their homeland; or living in such a condition or more rarely: voluntary absence from a place someone would rather be
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book Chorus: I've heard the scream of bitter pain, the scream of lamentation.†4 more lament → lamentation:passionate expression of grief or sorrow Show general definition to express grief or regret
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mortalhuman Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.more Show sample from book What endless suffering you bring to the mortals!6 more mortal → mortals:humans Show general definition for mortal (as in: mortal body) human (especially merely human); or subject to death
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book It'll be a justified act to extract vengeance from your husband.†6 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book She raised her voice the poor wretch, with curses against the deceiver of her bed, cursing him that he should find his new marriage to be a black one.†4 more deceive → deceiver:someone who lies or misleads Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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wretchedmiserable The children were taken into protective custody due to their wretched living conditions.more Show sample from book Come Hades and cut down this wretched life of mine!†4 more miserable or very bad Show general definition very bad in various senses, including: unfortunate or miserable -- as in "wretched prisoners sleeping on the cold floor" of poor quality -- as in "wretched roads" morally bad -- as in "The wretched woman stole his wallet."
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book Some people scorn me, others simply hate me and you are now afraid that I might do you some enormous harm!†1 more disrespect or reject as not good enough Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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eloquenteloquent → eloquence:powerful use of language Her eloquence is unquestioned even amongst those who disagree with her.more Show sample from book Chorus: An eloquently speech, Jason.†2 more eloquent → eloquently:with powerful use of language
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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book You must not become the subject of mockery by the scattered seed of Sisyphos and Jason's new wife; you, the daughter of the immortal Apollo, the sungod.†3 more living or existing forever; OR someone famous throughout history… Show general definition living or existing forever or: someone famous throughout history or: someone who will never die -- such as a mythological god
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despisedespise → despises:dislikes strongly and looks down upon She despises the people he works for.more Show sample from book Some god must despise us.†3 more dislike strongly and look down upon Show general definition to dislike strongly and to look down upon with disrespect
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arrogantwith an excessive sense of superiority She is rude and arrogant.more Show sample from book You, on the other hand, reject all the good things offered to you and arrogantly send away those who want to help you.†2 more Show general definition having an excessive sense of superiority
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ridiculemock (make fun of) It's easier to ridicule her ideas than to seriously refute her findings.more Show sample from book I'll also beg him to let my children stay here, not because I want them left here as objects of ridicule but so that I can use my cunning to murder the King's daughter!†2 more mock (make fun of); OR the language or behavior that does so Show general definition mock (make fun of); or the language or behavior that does so
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disposedispose → disposed:placed Troops were disposed strategically along the northern border.more Show sample from book It is up to you to allocate individual lines to the members of your chorus, depending, of course how many you have at your disposal and how kinetic you want the stage to be.1 more dispose → disposal:command Show general definition for dispose (as in: disposed the troops along...) the arrangement, positioning, or use of things Show editor's word notes This sense of dispose can be used in the form disposal to indicate that a person can use something as they wish -- as in:<ul><li>I am at your disposal.</li><li>She has many assets at her disposal.</li></ul>
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loathehate I make New Year's resolutions every year and then loathe myself for breaking them.more Show sample from book Alive, even though you've committed this most loathsome deed!†1 more loathe → loathsome:disgusting or very bad Show general definition hate, detest, or intensely dislike Show editor's word notes Word Confusion: Do not confuse loathe with loath which sounds very similar or the same. Loathe is a verb while loath is an adjective describing "reluctance or unwillingness to do something." Note that loathing and loathsome are forms of the verb loathe even though both word forms lack the "e". Occasionally, you will see loath spelled as loathe even in a published book, but it is rare enough that it is generally considered an error rather than a non-standard spelling.
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placatecalm or satisfy She's trying to walk a line that will placate both farmers and environmentalists.†more Show sample from book It's good because I'll be able to tell you what I feel and that way placate my heart somewhat and have yours taste my bitterness.†1 more calm someone who is or may become angry or concerned Show general definition calm someone who is or may become angry or concerned
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disparagedisparage → disparaging:criticizing or making seem less important She has a reputation for disparaging the efforts of her co-workers.more Show sample from book As for my marriage to the princess about which you disparage me, I prove to you that I've begun this affair, not only as a wise and well-tempered man but also in the way a good friend and a good father would behave.† Show general definition to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner
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allocateallocate → allocated:rationed (distributed according to a plan) During the drought, the council allocated water strictly to ensure it lasted all summer.more Show sample from book DIRECTOR NOTE: It is up to you to allocate individual lines to the members of your chorus, depending, of course how many you have at your disposal and how kinetic you want the stage to be.† distribute or set apart for a special purpose Show general definition distribute according to a plan or: set apart for a special purpose
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audaciousbold and daring It was an audacious act of piracy.more Show sample from book What I believe, for example is the more eloquent the misfit the greater the punishment he deserves because, thinking that his eloquence and pretty words will get him out of any injustice, he has the audacity to commit even greater evil.† audacious → audacity:boldness and daring Show general definition bold and daring (inclined to take risks) -- especially in violating social convention in a manner that could offend others
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transgresstransgress → transgressed:violated Her actions transgressed the boundaries of acceptable behavior.more Show sample from book Are they to blame for their father's transgressions?† transgress → transgressions:acts that violate rules, promises, or social norms Show general definition to violate a rule, promise, or social norm
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abhorabhor → abhors:hates She abhors violence.more Show sample from book All the gods and I and the whole generation of men abhor you!† hate or detest Show general definition to hate or detest something Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.