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7/8:Odyssey 10 Vocab

Vocab

WordDefinition
brazen made of brass
bedsteads the framework of a bed on which the bedsprings and mattress are placed
joinery woodwork made by a joiner
flayed to strip off the skin or outer covering of
blustering to roar and be tumultuous, as wind
folly the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense.
obliging willing or eager to do favors
spoils booty, loot, or plunder taken in war or robbery.
herald a royal or official messenger
confound to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise
droves a number of oxen, sheep, or swine driven in a group; herd; flock
arable capable of producing crops
din a loud, confused noise
hawsers a heavy rope for mooring or towing.
woe grievous distress, affliction, or trouble
weariness physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain
inquire to seek information by questioning; ask
stag an adult male deer.
plaited a braid, especially of hair or straw.
swilled to drink greedily or excessively.
coppice a thicket of small trees or bushes; a small wood.
audacious extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave
dell a small, usually wooded valley
fawning (of a dog) to behave affectionately.
gossamer a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn
posset a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or the like, often sweetened
flummoxed to bewilder; confound; confuse
renowned celebrated; famous.
mused to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject.
pernicious deadly; fatal
midden a dunghill or refuse heap
lowing to utter the deep, low sound characteristic of cattle; moo
bestir to stir up; to rouse to action
dismal causing gloom or dejection
mouldering to turn to dust by natural decay; crumble
farrow a litter of pigs.
girdle a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks
lament to feel or express sorrow or regret for
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