To become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses

Suggestive of or afflicted with insanity: a maniacal frenzy.

Ready or inclined to fight; pugnacious:

A body of troops involved in such a movement.

An indication or omen of something about to happen, esp. something momentous.

To bend or twist out of shape, esp. from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring. To distort or cause to distort from the truth, fact, true meaning, etc.; bias; falsify: Prejudice warps the mind.

To drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate. To cause to vanish

To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.

Classical Mythology. An ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods. Pathology. An acrid, watery discharge, as from an ulcer or wound.

To avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade

A person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. A devoted follower or admirer.

Defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and back plate originally made of leather.

A feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.

To pass or move over, along, or through.

To express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.

An utterance, discourse, or address conveying urgent advice or recommendations.

Sluggish inactivity or inertia.

To feign illness or other incapacity in order to avoid duty or work

To overspread with or as with a liquid, color

Of or having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that of a clear and unclouded sky.

Full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful

Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.

An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages

To produce, cause, or give rise to

To stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified

To bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe

The act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.

The state of being vexed; irritation; annoyance

Noisy disorder and confusion; commotion; uproar; tumult.

To separate; part; divide; sever.

One of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem.

A long, passionate, and vehement speech, esp. one delivered before a public gathering.

In a disorganized or unplanned manner; sloppily.

Causing fear, apprehension, or dread

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The Iliad Vocab

Vocab

Question	Answer
Perceive	To become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses
Maniacal	Suggestive of or afflicted with insanity: a maniacal frenzy.
Combative	Ready or inclined to fight; pugnacious:
Sortie	A body of troops involved in such a movement.
Portent	An indication or omen of something about to happen, esp. something momentous.
Warp	To bend or twist out of shape, esp. from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring. To distort or cause to distort from the truth, fact, true meaning, etc.; bias; falsify: Prejudice warps the mind.
Dispel	To drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate. To cause to vanish
Embark	To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
Ichors	Classical Mythology. An ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods. Pathology. An acrid, watery discharge, as from an ulcer or wound.
Elude	To avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade
Votary	A person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. A devoted follower or admirer.
Cuirass	Defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and back plate originally made of leather.
Elation	A feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
Traverse	To pass or move over, along, or through.
Rebuke	To express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
Exhortation	An utterance, discourse, or address conveying urgent advice or recommendations.
Torpor	Sluggish inactivity or inertia.
Malinger	To feign illness or other incapacity in order to avoid duty or work
Suffuse	To overspread with or as with a liquid, color
Azure	Of or having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that of a clear and unclouded sky.
Dolorous	Full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful
Obdurate	Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.
Encumber	to impede or hinder; hamper
Perquisite	An incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages
Engender	To produce, cause, or give rise to
Balk	To stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified
Appease	To bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe
Breach	The act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
Amity	Friendship; peaceful harmony.
Vexation	The state of being vexed; irritation; annoyance
Hurly-burly	Noisy disorder and confusion; commotion; uproar; tumult.
Sunder	To separate; part; divide; sever.
Facet	One of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem.
Harangue	A long, passionate, and vehement speech, esp. one delivered before a public gathering.
Willy-nilly	In a disorganized or unplanned manner; sloppily.
Formidable	Causing fear, apprehension, or dread

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