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Vocabulary
Helen on 86th Street
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| embodies | conveys the impression of ; represents |
| odyssey | extended journey |
| litany | repetitive prayer |
| incantation | chant of words or phrases |
| stifled | smothered |
| scourge | cause of serious trouble |
| polytheism | belief in more than one god |
| ramparts | broad embankment surrounding a castle |
| supplication | humble plea |
| enunciate | pronounce |