Medea — Vocabulary
Euripides
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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 We perish then, if to the old we shall add a new ill, before the former be exhausted.†17 more die, be destroyed, or cease 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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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book But for what has been said by thee against the royal family, think it the greatest good fortune that thou art punished by banishment only.†15 more banish → banishment:to expel or get rid of Show general definition to expel or get rid of in various senses, including: to force someone to leave a country as punishment to push an idea from the mind
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wretchedmiserable The children were taken into protective custody due to their wretched living conditions.more Show sample from book And she wretched hath discovered from affliction what it is not to forsake one's paternal country.†16 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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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book I wretched have suffered, have suffered treatment worthy of great lamentation.†7 more lament → lamentation:passionate expression of grief or sorrow Show general definition to express grief or regret
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book Thou hast given thy daughter to whom thy mind led thee; but I hate my husband: but thou, I think, didst these things in prudence.†6 more prudent → prudence:good sense and caution
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allianceassociation formed to support common interests The Islamic governments formed an alliance to defeat Israel.more Show sample from book Ancient alliances are deserted for new, and he is no friend to this family.†8 more alliance → alliances:associations formed to support common interests Show general definition an association formed to support common interests
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deitydeity → deities:gods and goddesses Literature is filled with references to Greek and Roman deities.more Show sample from book how the Deity hath led thee, Medea, into a pathless tide of woes!†7 more god or goddess Show general definition god or goddess
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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book For never, I swear by my mistress whom I revere most of all, and have chosen for my assistant, Hecate, who dwells in the inmost recesses of my house, shall any one of them wring my heart with grief with impunity.4 more respect or admire Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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hallowedtreated as sacred She was buried in hallowed ground.more Show sample from book The waters of the hallowed streams flow upward to their sources, and justice and every thing is reversed.†6 more treated as sacred or greatly respected Show general definition treated as sacred or greatly respected
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deprivedeprive → deprived:left without a basic comfort The storm deprived the town of electricity.more Show sample from book Thou art wise, and skilled in many evil sciences, and thou art exasperated, deprived of thy husband's bed.†5 more deprive → deprived:lacking things most people enjoy Show general definition to take away or keep from having
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entreatentreat → entreated:asked She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.more Show sample from book Jason, I entreat you to be forgiving of what has been said, but right is it that you should bear with my anger, since many friendly acts have been done by us two.†5 more ask earnestly Show general definition to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
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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 But thou hast sailed from thy father's house with maddened heart, having passed through the double rocks of the ocean, and thou dwellest in a foreign land, having lost the shelter of thy widowed bed, wretched woman, and art driven dishonored an exile from this land.†5 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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perpetratorsomeone who did something wrong or illegal The perpetrator has not been captured or identified.more Show sample from book But how, having darted thine eyes upon thy children, wilt thou endure the perpetration of the murder without tears?†4 more perpetrator → perpetration:something done that was wrong or illegal Show general definition someone who has does something wrong -- usually something illegal
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invokeinvoke → invokes:calls upon Both read the same Bible and pray to the same God. Each invokes God's aid against the other.Abraham Lincoln (Second Inaugural Address)more Show sample from book Do ye hear what she says, and how she invokes Themis hearing the vow, and Jove who is considered the dispenser of oaths to mortals?2 more Show general definition to call upon The exact meaning of invoke can depend upon its context. For example: "invoking God's help"; or "invoking the spirit of the dead" -- to call upon a great or magical power "I invoke the First Amendment"; or "I invoke the words of Thomas Jefferson" -- to cite or call upon for validation "She invoked his sympathy and family memories." -- to call upon someone's feelings or memories "She invoked his assistance." -- to call earnestly for "The program invokes the subroutine" -- to call up a computer program
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nuptialwedding The bride and groom exchanged their nuptial vows in a beautiful ceremony by the beach.more Show sample from book Bitter and mournful to them will I make these nuptials, and bitter this alliance, and my flight from this land.†7 more nuptial → nuptials:wedding ceremony and festivities Show general definition concerning a wedding
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enmityhatred between enemies The war has deepened tribal enmity.more Show sample from book For she is violent; he who engages with her in enmity will not with ease at least sing the song of victory.†5 more hatred Show general definition hatred toward someone or between people -- typically long-lasting Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): "Enmity" is used in place of synonyms like "hatred" to indicate a feeling that runs deeper and is typically longer in the making.
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impunityexemption or freedom from punishment The corrupt official acted with impunity, believing that his position of power would protect him from any consequences.more Show sample from book For never, I swear by my mistress whom I revere most of all, and have chosen for my assistant, Hecate, who dwells in the inmost recesses of my house, shall any one of them wring my heart with grief with impunity.†2 more exemption or freedom from punishment or loss Show general definition exemption or freedom from punishment or loss
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perjurythe criminal offense of telling lies in court after formally promising to tell the truth They did not charge her with theft. They charged her for perjury during her testimony to the grand jury.more Show sample from book But the faith of oaths is vanished: nor can I discover whether thou thinkest that the former Gods are not still in power, or whether new laws are now laid down for men, since thou art at least conscious of being perjured toward me.†1 more perjury → perjured:broke the law by telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth Show general definition the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth -- such as when testifying in a court trial
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book The loves, when they come too impetuously, have given neither good report nor virtue among men, but if Venus come with moderation, no other Goddess is so benign.† impetuous → impetuously:impulsively (acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required Eliminate superfluous words.more Show sample from book Be that as it may: all intervening words are superfluous; but go, hasten, and bring Jason hither; for I make use of thee in all matters of trust.†