Medea — Vocabulary
Euripides
translated by: E.P. Coleridge
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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 For my own lot I care naught, though I an exile am, but for those babes I weep, that they should learn what sorrow means.†19 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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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book MEDEA What, wilt thou banish me, and to my prayers no pity yield?†9 more 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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devisecome up with (invent or create) She plans to devise something to launch water balloons.more Show sample from book Up, then, Medea, spare not the secrets of thy art in plotting and devising; on to the danger.†6 more devise → devising:coming up with (inventing or creating) Show general definition for devise (as in: devise a plan) to come up with a way of doing something -- typically a creative idea or plan
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book has not the poor lady ceased yet from her lamentation?†6 more lament → lamentation:passionate expression of grief or sorrow Show general definition to express grief or regret
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book While Medea, his hapless wife, thus scorned, appeals to the oaths he swore, recalls the strong pledge his right hand gave, and bids heaven be witness what requital she is finding from Jason.†4 more scorn → scorned:disrespected or rejected Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book I yield and do confess that I was wrong then, but now have I come to a better mind.3 more give up, give in, or give way Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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boonsomething that is of great benefit The new community center is a boon to the neighborhood, offering free classes and a safe place for kids to play.more Show sample from book MEDEA At least do thou bid thy wife ask her sire this boon, to remit the exile of the children from this land.†6 more Show general definition something that is of great benefit
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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 NURSE Do ye hear her words, how loudly she adjures Themis, oft invoked, and Zeus, whom men regard as keeper of their oaths?3 more invoke → invoked:called upon 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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grievousvery serious; or very bad She suffered grievous bodily harm.more Show sample from book Next I caused the death of Pelias by a doom most grievous, even by his own children's hand, beguiling them of all their fear.†4 more Show general definition very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
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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 O, to die and win release, quitting this loathed existence!†3 more loathe → loathed:detested or intensely disliked 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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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 May he perish and find no favour, whoso hath not in him honour for his friends, freely unlocking his heart to them.†2 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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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book LEADER OF THE CHORUS This will I do; for thou wilt be taking a just vengeance on thy husband, Medea.†4 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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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book CHORUS Would that she would come forth for us to see, and listen to the words of counsel we might give, if haply she might lay aside the fierce fury of her wrath, and her temper stern.†3 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book Father and home of my free will I left and came with the to Iolcos, 'neath Pelion's hills, for my love was stronger than my prudence.†1 more prudent → prudence:good sense and caution
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retinuegroup (of people following and attending to an important person) The celebrity was accompanied by a large retinue of assistants and bodyguards.more Show sample from book CREON enters, with his retinue.†2 more a group of people following and attending to an important person Show general definition a group of people following and attending to an important person
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beguilebeguile → beguiling:enchanting; or enchanting and deceptive Few men could remain detached while looking into her beguiling eyes.more Show sample from book Next I caused the death of Pelias by a doom most grievous, even by his own children's hand, beguiling them of all their fear.†1 more beguile → beguiling:charming or enchanting; or deceiving through charm Show general definition to charm, enchant, or entertain someone; or to deceive -- especially through charm
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destituteextremely poor The article is entitled Destitute and Desperate in the Land of Plenty.more Show sample from book Yet even after all this I weary not of my goodwill, but am come with thus much forethought, lady, that thou mayst not be destitute nor want for aught, when, with thy sons, thou art cast out.†1 more extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter Show general definition extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter The expression "destitute of" means: lacking
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fraughtfilled (with something negative) The week following the diagnosis was fraught with difficult choices.more Show sample from book Woe for the wooing of women fraught with disaster!†1 more full of negative things; OR marked by or causing distress Show general definition full of negative things; or marked by or causing distress
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unwittingunwitting → unwittingly:without knowledge or intent She unwittingly bought and sold stolen merchandise.more Show sample from book ATTENDANT Have I unwittingly announced some evil tidings?†1 more Show general definition without knowledge or intent
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copiousa lot of She took copious notes.†more Show sample from book LEADER OF THE CHORUS From my eyes too bursts forth the copious tear; O, may no greater ill than the present e'er befall!† abundant (large in quantity or number) Show general definition abundant (large in quantity or number)