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Odyssey vocab
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| shambling | to walk or go awkwardly, shuffle |
| haraangue | a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe |
| insolent | boldly rude or disrespectful |
| indignation | strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base |
| lyre | a stringed musical instrument used in ancient Greece |
| resound | to sound again |
| supple | bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; flexible |
| brazen | marked by impotant audacies |
| thwart | to oppose sucessfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose |
| invocation | the act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit for aid, protection |
| recoil | to coil again |
| prophecy | the foretelling or prediction of what is to come |
| ruffian | a tough, lawless person |
| pernicious | causing insidious death |
| coax | to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion |
| portent | an indication or omen of something about to happen |
| taut | tightly drawn; not slack |
| guile | insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity |
| reparation | the making of amends for wrong or injury done |
| renown | widespread and high repute; fame |
| pyre | a pile of wood or other compustible material for burning dead people |
| aegis | the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena |
| vigilance | state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness |
| oracle | an utterance given by a priest as the response of a god to an inquiry |
| saunter | to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll |
| hectatomb | a public sacrifice of 100 oxen to the gods |
| libations | the pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual |
| Achaeans | a native or inhabitant of Achaea |
| ambrosia | the food of the gods |
| nectar | the drink of the gods |
| Siren | one of several sea nymphs, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing |
| beetling | overhanging |
| Herculean | requiring the great strength of Hercules; very hard to perform |
| Mentor | a loyal adviser of Odysseus |
| blazon | to set forth conspicuously or publicly; display; proclaim |
| adept | very skilled; proficient |
| appease | to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm or contentment; soothe |
| arete | a narrow ridge found in rugged mountains |
| citadel | a fortress that commands a city |
| Cyclopean | of or characteristic of the Cyclops |
| daub | to spread (plaster, mud) on or over something |
| ebbs | to fall away or back; decline or recede |
| staid | fixed, settled, permanent |
| sumptuous | of a size or splendor suggesting great expense, lavish |
| circumspect | watchful and discreet, cautious |
| ardor | grea warmth of feeling, passion |
| abyss | a deep immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity |
| contrive | to bring about or effect by a plan, scheme |
| sheathe | to enclose with a protective covering, encase |
| teem | to be full of things, abound or swarm |
| fray | to wear away |
| chide | to express disapproval of; scold |
| infinitude | a infinite extent, amount or number |
| ordain | to decree, give orders for |
| mince | to cut or chop into very small pieces |
| euphoria | a feeling of happiness, confidence |
| admonition | counsel, advice, or caution |
| careen | (of a vehicle) to lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion |
| pungent | bitter, sharp taste or smell |
| barren | unfruitful, sterile |
| ruddy | having a fresh, healthy red color |
| magnanimous | courageously noble in mind and heart |
| pensive | dreamingly thoughtful |
| sodden | dull or lacking expression |
| seer | a person who forsees or fortells the future |
| stalwart | firm and resolute |
| abate | to make or become less |
| lavish | extravagent |
| lucid | easily understood |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something |
| ignominious | causing disgrace or shame |
| brouhaha | uproar |
| preeminent | having supreme rank, dignity, or importance |
| tethered | to fasten or hold with or as if with a tether |
| tresses | long locks of hair |
| coif | close fitting cap |
| lissom | bending easily |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus (giant) |
| rancor | deep hatred |
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