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The Raven Vocabulary
Vocabulary words for "The Raven"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pallas | Greek god of war. |
| Nepenthe | A drug or potion used to bring on forgetfulness. |
| Wrought | Beaten out or shaped by hammering. |
| Chamber | A private room; typically a bedroom. |
| Lattice | A structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond spaces between them. Used for decorative purposes. |
| Pluto | Roman god of the underworld. |
| Implore | To beg someone earnestly or desperately. |
| Lore | A story typically passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. |
| Surcease | Relief or consolation. |
| Night's Plutonian Shore | Where the Roman god of the underworld lives. |
| Ebony | A dark brown or black color. |
| Ungainly | Awkward; clumsy; especially in a walk or movement |
| Gilead | Biblical reference about a place of peace. |
| Descourse | Written or spoken communication or debate. |
| Seraphim | Traditional Christian reference to the highest order of angelic beings. |
| Dirges | An expression of grief or sorrow; a funeral rite |