Oedipus The King- Vocabulary #1
Directions: Find the vocabulary term located on indicated page. Note the line number and
create a definition based upon the word as it is used in the text. (Part I)
Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________ Block:_______
WORD
PAGE
#
1. implore
265
2. oracle
265
3. rite
269
4. proclamation
272
5. denounce
272
6. dire
276
7. revile
276
8. shroud
276
9. primed
278
10. futile
278
11. pious
279
12. revelation
281
13. denounce
282
14. treachery
285
15. delude
287
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BASED UPON YOUR INTEXT INFERENCE, CREATE A DEFINITION
Oedipus The King- Vocabulary #1
Part II: Circle the letter of the best definition of the italicized word (1 pt)
1) Shrouded in secrecy:
a) exposed
b) cut-rate
f) deceived
c) idle
d) hidden
g) hopeless
h) amazed
2) Deluded ideas:
e) force
3) Futile attempt:
a) impassioned b) effective
c) ineffective
d) complete
4) Dire circumstances:
e) designed
f) dreadful
g) titanic
h) panicked
5) Imploring speech:
a) entreat
b) argue
c) considerate
d) harass
Part IV: Sentence Completion (1 point per blank)
1) Greek men often consulted the help of an ________________________________ when trying
to understand the wishes of a god or goddess.
2) ______________________ for battle, the warriors gathered at the field. Their opponents
realized that their cause was _______________________________ and the end of the war was
near.
3) Attending the formal prom is considered a modern day __________________________ of
passage for all high school students.
4) After the media attacks had ended, Virginia’s governor returned to office and began
______________________________ those office members who were apart of the scandal.
5) The priests and nuns were clearly ______________________ and holy, but the actions of the
mob were despicable.
Part V: Create a single sentence using BOTH of the vocabulary words. (2 pts)
1) implore and futile:
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2) treachery and dire:
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3) shroud and delude:
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4) proclamation and oracle:
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5) rite and prime:
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