English Antigone Definitions PDF
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This document provides definitions for various terms related to English literature or classical studies. Examples of these terms include "Anarchist," "Antistrophe," and "Aphorism".
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1.A person who advocates or promotes anarchism or anarchy. Anarchist 2.The second section of an ancient Greek choral ode or of one division of it. Antistrophe 3.A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”. Aphorism 4.Conducive to success; favorab...
1.A person who advocates or promotes anarchism or anarchy. Anarchist 2.The second section of an ancient Greek choral ode or of one division of it. Antistrophe 3.A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”. Aphorism 4.Conducive to success; favorable. Auspicious 5.The decaying flesh of dead animals Carrion 6.(In ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment on the main action, typically speaking and moving together. Chorus 7.Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. Comprehensive 8.The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. Contempt 9.Cause (someone) to lose confidence or hope; dispirit Demoralize 10.Moving in a feeble or unsteady way, especially because of old age. Doddering 11.A circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool. Eddy 12.Extremely hungry. Famished 13.(Of an amount or supply of something) unable to be used up because existing in abundance. Inexhaustible 14.Unable to be endured. Intolerable 15.Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. Malicious 16.Lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter. Ode 17.The quality of being religious or reverent Piety 18.Deep respect for someone or something. Reverence 19.The first section of an ancient Greek choral ode or of one division of it. Strophe 20.Treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else. Subordinate