10 Honors English/Kephart
Unit 4: Classical Drama
Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Period: _________
Antigone Vocabulary Assignment
Total: 50 points (formative assessment)
Due date: _______________________________
Prompt: Develop a 2-3 page short play that appropriately incorporates all 25 vocabulary words from this unit.
Your play can be about whatever you want (it does not have to be a tragedy like we’ve been reading), but be
sure to follow the basic guidelines below.
Your play must be/contain:
 MLA heading AND header
 Typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font
 Formatted with 1-inch margins and double-spacing
 A creative title
 A character list that provides each character’s name and a quick description
 Character names, lines of dialogue, as well as any pertinent narration/stage directions
 All 25 vocabulary words used CORRECTLY in a complete sentence that clearly demonstrates the
word’s meaning and correct part of speech
 All 25 words numbered AND underlined throughout the play
 2-3 pages long
 Well-written and free of grammatical/spelling errors
Note: You CAN include more than one word in a sentence as long as it does not take away from its usage.
Grading:
 Each vocabulary word in the assignment is worth ONE point and will be graded on definition, spelling
and part of speech. If any of these three are incorrect, the point for the word is lost.
 Grading Symbols:
D- definition incorrect or not shown clearly
PS- part of speech incorrect
SP- spelling incorrect
 The other 25 points will be given for correctly following the formatting guidelines, adhering to the
prompt, and demonstrating creativity
10 Honors English/Kephart
Unit 4: Classical Drama
Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Period: _________
Antigone
Vocabulary Words
For word pronunciation go to: http://www.merriam-webster.com/
1. decree (Prologue, line 6)
part of speech: noun, verb
definition(s): (n.) an order usually having the force of law; (v.) to command; to determine or order
judicially
synonyms: commandment, directive, order, dictate, mandate
sample sentence: The new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute
limit.
2. sate (Parados, line 16)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to cloy with overabundance; to appease (as a thirst) by indulging to the full
synonyms: cram, glut, assuage, quench, satiate
antonyms: diet, fast, tease, tantalize
sample sentence: The meal was more than enough to sate his hunger.
3. swagger (Parados, line 24)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): a bold, arrogant strut
synonyms: confidence, arrogance, strut, ostentation
sample sentence: They strolled around the camp with an exaggerated swagger.
4. contempt (Sc. 1, line 23)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one’s concern or respect
synonyms: despisement, disdain, scorn, abhorrence, loathing
antonyms: admiration, esteem, favor, regard, respect
sample sentence: I have an undying contempt for people who abuse animals.
5. auspicious (Sc. 1, line 3)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): having qualities which inspire hope; pointing toward a happy outcome
synonyms: encouraging, heartening, optimistic, fortunate, promising
antonyms: bleak, dark, discouraging, unpromising, hopeless
sample sentence: We began the season with an auspicious win against our strongest football rival.
6. comprehensive (Sc. 1, line 80)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): including all of the relevant details
synonyms: all-embracing, all-inclusive, complete, inclusive, thorough
antonyms: incomplete, partial, abridged, imperfect, limited
sample sentence: The History teacher gave a comprehensive overview of European history since the
French Revolution.
7. senile (Sc. 1, line 121)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): mentally impaired
synonyms: decrepit, infirm, feeble, declining, aged
sample sentence: She is in her nineties but she’s not a bit senile.
8. pious (Sc. 1, line 122)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
synonyms: devout, devoted, loyal, staunch, religious
antonyms: disloyal, faithless, ungodly, unholy, treacherous
sample sentence: She had always been a pious individual, so her decision to become a nun was not
surprising.
9. sententious (Sc. 1, line 127)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): marked by or given to preaching moral values
synonyms: moralistic, self-righteous, preachy, sanctimonious, pious
sample sentence: The sententious old man wrote countless letters to the editor about the decline in
family values.
10. anarchy (Sc. 1, line 129)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): a state in which there is widespread wrongdoing and disregard for rules and authority
synonyms: lawlessness, misrule, tumult, uproar, chaos
sample sentence: The anarchy that the country experienced after the dictator drained the treasury.
11. lithe (Ode 1, line 8)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): flexible and graceful
synonyms: graceful, supple, limber, nimble, flexible
antonyms: inflexible, rigid, stiff, awkward, clumsy
sample sentence: Lithe dancers glided across the stage.
12. deflect (Ode 1, line 15)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to cause (something that is moving) to change direction
synonyms: divert, redirect, swing, veer, whip
sample sentence: The wind deflected the Frisbee just as the kids lunged for it.
13. brazen (Sc. 2, line 105)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): shameless; bold
synonyms: audacious, bold, insolent, brash, cocky
antonyms: meek, mouse, retiring, shy, timid
sample sentence: The socialite made a brazen demand for special treatment just because she was rich.
14. waver (Sc. 2, line 151)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to show doubt or uncertainty about what to do
synonyms: balance, vacillate, deliberate, sway
antonyms: dive in, plunge in
sample sentence: The businesswoman was still wavering about whether to take the job.
15. transcend (Ode 2, line 14)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to go beyond the limits of
synonyms: exceed, surpass, outdo, overstep, better
sample sentence: The minister believes that any true understanding of God transcends human
intelligence.
16. deference (Sc. 3, line 7)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
synonyms: acquiescence, compliancy, obedience, submissiveness, docility
antonyms: defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance
sample sentence: The hotel treats celebrity guests with complete deference.
17. malicious (Sc. 3, line 19)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of
it
synonyms: bad, cruel, malevolent, vicious, malignant
antonyms: benevolent, benign, loving, good, unmalicious
sample sentence: The neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip.
18. perverse (Sc. 3, line 125)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): morally bad; stubborn in opposing what is right; irritable; not appropriate for a particular
occasion or situation
synonyms: debased, degenerate, demoralized, unwholesome, bullheaded
antonyms: pure, uncorrupt, appropriate
sample sentence: The group of conservatives believed Hollywood was a perverse world that exerted an
unhealthy influence on the young.
19. somber (Sc. 3, line 142)
part of speech: adjective
definition(s): in a gloomy manner
synonyms: dull, dismal, solemn, serious, grim
antonyms: cheerful, bright, festive, gay, joyful
sample sentence: The prison’s somber interrogation room has the desired effect of striking fear and
despair into the prisoner.
20. blasphemy (Sc. 4, line 44)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): an act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things
synonyms: defilement, desecration, impiety, irreverence, sacrilege
antonyms: adoration, glorification, worship, reverence, veneration
sample sentence: In the 17th Century the Quakers were persecuted for beliefs and practices that older
churches regarded as blasphemies.
21. transgress (Sc. 4, line 80)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to commit an offense; to disobey
synonyms: misbehave, violate, disobey, defy, break
antonyms: comply, conform, follow, mind, obey
sample sentence: If they transgress, the punishment is harsh.
22. wrath (Ode 4, line 17)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): intense anger
synonyms: irateness, choler, fury, outrage, indignation
antonyms: delight, pleasure, calmness, forbearance, patience
sample sentence: I waited until my initial wrath had eased before voicing my complaint.
23. recoil (Sc. 5, line 30)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to draw back, as in fear or disgust
synonyms: blench, cringe, quail, shrink, wince
antonyms: approach, near, confront, face, advance
sample sentence: The social worker tried not to recoil from the sight of the cockroach in the bathtub.
24. defile (Sc. 5, line 48)
part of speech: verb
definition(s): to make dirty
synonyms: spoil, sully, tarnish, pollute, contaminate
antonyms: sanctify, purify, decontaminate, consecrate, cleanse
sample sentence: Art conservators were careful not to do anything that might defile the holy relic.
25. citadel (Exodos, line 2)
part of speech: noun
definition(s): a structure or place from which one can resist attack
synonyms: bastion, castle, fortification, fortress, stronghold
sample sentence: A massive stone citadel continues to command the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.