Open Court Vocabulary for “The Legend of Damon and Pythias”
Tyrant Throughout history, people have suffered under the harsh laws of tyrants. A harsh, unjust ruler.
rebel At long last, the people rose up to rebel against the unjust laws. To resist a ruler’s power.
appointed Have they appointed you their champion? To name officially.
traitor I consider him a traitor, but I’m certain he’s no fool. Someone who betrays another’s trust.
honorable To be an honorable person, one must always try to do the right thing. Deserving of honor and respect.
Tyrant A harsh, unjust ruler.
rebel To resist a ruler’s power.
appointed To name officially.
traitor Someone who betrays another’s trust.
honorable Deserving of honor and respect.
traitor tyrant rebel appointed honorable