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odyssey 9 vocab
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| muster | the act of assembling, gathering, or calling together individuals for a common purpose |
| prodigious | something of immense size, strength, or power that is awe-inspiring or monstrous |
| remote | a state of extreme isolation =, both geographically and socially |
| civilty | adherence to the strict, social, moral, and religious codes; order, respect for divine laws, contrasting with "savage" or "brute" behavior |
| traffic | fair trade, respectful interaction, and orderly commerce |
| rogues | a figure who operates outside established social norms; deceitful, unpredictable, or self-serving behavior |
| beholden | to be under a moral obligation to receive aid, protection, and gifts from a host |
| whim | a sudden, impulsive, or capricious notion, often acting without forethought or in a response to fleeting desire |
| ponderous | something that is very heavy, large, and unwiedly |
| pike | a stake, spar, or staff |
| ails | severe physical pain and torment |
| means | the methods, tools, strategies, and resources utilized to overcome challenges |
| hewed | the act of cutting, carving, or chopping wood |
| cordial | a manner that is hearty, sincere, warm, and friendly |
| sage | a wise, experienced person |
| breakers | large, powerful, and noisy ocean waves that smash against shorelines, cliffs, or Rocky coastlines, creating a hazardous environment for ships |
| whelming | to be submerged, covered completely, or engulfed, usually with a destructive or violent effect |
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