1. integrity (n.)
-the quality of always behaving according to the moral principles that you believe in, so that people respect and trust you.
-example: Clytemnestra also defends the integrity of the family.
2. acquittal (n.)
-An official judgment in a court of law that someone is not guilty of the crime they were accused of.
-example: Orestes’ acquittal in the third plays leaves her clams unsatisfied.
3. forethought (n.)
-Careful thought and planning that prepares you well for a future event.
-example: Performed or expressed without preparation or forethought.
4. entity (n.)
-A separate unit that is complete and has its own character.
-example: It is the relationship of two independent entities that are equated.
5. canonical (adj.)
-following the generally accepted rules of something;based on the laws of a Christian church.
-example: On Hebrew Canonical Prophets Epistemology.
6. decree (n.)
-a judgment made by a court of law;an official decision or order made by a leader or government.
-example: Antigone disobeys the decree.
7. overriding (adj.)
-More important than anything else.
-example: It is of overriding importance to finish the project this week.
8. tyrant (n.)
-someone who rules a country in a cruel and unfair way.
-example: He is not a mere tyrant.
9. tyrannical (adj.)
-Using power in a cruel and unfair way.
-example: Antigone, as a hero of the resistance of tyrannical power.
10. disown (v.)
-To say that you no longer want to be connected with someone or something, for example because you are ashamed of them.
-example: She harshly disowns her.
11. crucible (v.)
-place or situation in which people or ideas are tested severely,
-example: The alliance has been forged in the crucible of war.
12. metaphor (n.)
-a word that means one thing and is used for referring to another thing in order to emphasize their similar qualities.
-example: The analogical use of a metaphor.
13. bombastic (adj.)
-Using words that are intended to impress people but do not sound sincere or do not express things very clearly.
-example: The candidate spoke in a bombastic way of all that he would do if elected.
14. dragnet (n.)
-a very thorough search by the police.
-example: To search or sweep the bottom of(a body of water), as with a grappling hook or dragnet.
15. coil (v.)
-To wind something long and thin into a shape like a series of rings.
-example: I coil him round and round.
16. intricacy (n.)
-the state of containing a large number of parts or details
-example: He was lost in the intricacies of a new electric motor.
17. exult (v.)
-To feel or show great pleasure and excitement, especially about something that you have achieved.
-example: Aegisthus exults to see Agamemnon’s body.
18. defiance (n.)
-open refusal to obey somebody/something
-example: Running away was an act of defiance against his parents.
19. prop (v.)
-To hold something in position by putting something under or against it, or by leaning it against something else.
-example: He propped his bicycle up against the fence.
20. bonfire (n.)
-A large fire built outside for burning waste. People also have bonfires at parties or celebrations.
-example: The bonfire nearest to Argos.
21. grope (v.)
-to touch someone sexually in a rough way, especially someone who does not want to be touched.
-example: I grope for the light switch in the dark room.
22. sentry (n.)
-A soldier who stands at the entrance to a place and guards it.
-example: No one was excluded from sentry duty.
23. godsend (n.)
-Something that you are very grateful for because it helps you in a difficult situation.
-example: Her gift of money was a godsend.
24. distraught (adj.)
-so upset and worried that you cannot think clearly:
-example: Relatives are tonight comforting the distraught parents.
25. manever (v.)
-a movement performed with care and skill
-example: A careful driver will often stop talking before carrying out a complex.
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