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Magic Tree House #16
Hour of the Olympics - Flashcard Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ancient | very old; from a long time ago |
| pitch black | a very, very dark black |
| Hercules | a mythological hero; one of great strength and courage |
| wise | having a lot of knowledge of facts and or circumstances |
| Pompeii | an ancient city in Italy that was buried after Mount Vesuvius erupted |
| tunic | a piece of clothing without sleeves and sometimes worn with a belt |
| Olympia | a place in ancient Greece where the Olympics were played |
| olive grove | a small orchard, or piece of land, filled with olive trees |
| pipe | a wind instrument |
| scenery | furniture, paintings, and props that are used to make a stage look like a specific place |
| drama | a play that has a lot of events that are terrible and/or emotional |
| chorus | a group of actors that supported the main characters in a play |
| Plato | a Greek philosopher |
| philosopher | a person who has a lot of thoughts on life |
| scroll | a roll of parchment, paper, or other material with writing on it |
| anonymous | not known by name or author |
| barreled | moved very fast |
| brilliant | full of intense light or color |
| chariot | a two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battle |
| constellation | a pattern of stars that look like a person or thing |
| costume | an outfit designed to look like something specific |
| democracy | government in which citizens vote for leaders |
| gallop | a rapid pace or to run fast |
| grove | a small cluster of trees |
| grumbled | to make a low, unhappy sound |
| gymnasium | a building, or large room for sports |
| journey | a trip or voyage from one place to another |
| mission | an assigned task |
| murmur | words or sounds spoken softly |
| puzzled | confused |
| sacred | dedicated to a religious purpose; worthy of great respect and admiration |
| statue | carved or cast figure of a person or animal |
| throne | a chair used by kings or royalty |
| wisdom | knowledge and experience |
| weaving | interlacing threads to make a fabric |
| courtyard | an outdoor area that is enclosed by walls |
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