Vocab in Context
What does the bold word mean?
If you want to see a belligerent dog, you should attempt to take his food while he is eating it.
hostile; ready to fight
Who is the principal of the school?
Would you rather spend the rest of your life living on a sailboat? Or would you rather spend it living on an RV?
Sailboat
What is an anarchist?
Someone that does not want government, rules, or authority.
Who did Oedipus kill?
His father, King Laius
What does the bold word mean?
The celebrity hoped she looked inconspicuous so her fans would not approach her in the grocery store.
hidden; not easily seen
When is the last day of school for students?
May 28th
How wide (in miles) is the United States?
2,800 miles
What does it mean to be arrogant?
To think you are better than others.
What does Rex mean? (Hint: Oedipus's official title)
King
What does the bold word mean?
By nature, bulls are cantankerous animals that prefer to be left alone.
easily angered; grouchy; uncooperative
How do you get to the pool on the roof?
You don't, it doesn't exist.
How many people are there on the planet?
7.674 billion
What is a decree?
Official order given by authority or king
Who does Oedipus marry?
His mother, Jocasta
What does the bold word mean?
Since we are all starving, let us begin our meal with a succinct prayer of thanks.
short; straight to the point
What is your social studies teacher's name?
Depends
What is the largest state in the US?
BONUS: How many people live there?
Texas
29 million people
What is Thebes?
Who is Antigone's father?
Oedipus
What does the bold word mean?
To solve the puzzle in the newspaper, you need to identify the nuance in the two seemingly identical pictures.
subtle (or little) differences
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24.00 for most students
True or False:
The current President's middle name is Robinette
True
What is a triumph?
A victory or a win.
Why are Antigone and Ismene upset in the opening of the play?
Their brothers have both killed each other in battle. One brother is allowed to be buried, the other brother is forbidden from having a proper burial.