#5 - The Odyssey Flashcards
Abate
Verb: To make less of something
Distaff
Noun: A staff for spinning wool
Antediluvian
Adjective: Old-fashioned
Libation
Noun: A drink that is poured in honor of the gods
Portent
Noun: A sign that predicts the future
Dolorous
Adjective: Sad
Machinations
Noun: A schematic plot
Filial
Adjective: Associated with sons or daughters
Lamentations
Noun: Cries of sadness/grief
Ignominious
Adjective: Disgraceful
Preeminent
Adjective: Superior to all others
Tribulation
Noun: Suffering
Suppliant
Noun: A beggar for forgiveness/mercy
Affliction
Noun: Hardship that people endure
Cuckold
Noun: A man married to an unfaithful wife
Eloquence
Noun: The ability to speak perfectly
Conspicuous
Adjective: Able to be seen
Humiliate
Verb: to make someone look small
Fettle
Verb: To make ready
Consecrated
Adjective: Made Holy
Illustrious
Adjective: Famous
Historiological
Adjective: In the order of the events that transpired
Indefatigable
Adjective: Without fatigue
Require
Verb: To repay
Injunction
Noun: An authoritative warning/order
Precipitous
Adjective: Very steep
Winnow
Verb: To fan
Retribution
Noun: Punishment
Abominable
Adjective: Disgusting
Mess
Noun: A meal
Flummoxed
Adjective: Confused
Perdition
Noun: Complete distraction
Interminable
Adjective: Without end
Asphodel
Noun: An Eurasian plant of the lily family
Presumption
Noun: A belief in something before the facts are known
Reproach
Verb: To blame
Insatiable
Adjective: Unable to be satisfied
Lacrimation
Noun: Weeping
Cajole
Verb: To try to persuade
Unabashed
Adjective: Without shame
Propriety
Noun: Good behaviour
Manifestly
Adverb: Clearly
Excretion
Noun: Hatred
Grimace
Noun: An ugly, twisted facial expression
Chafe
Verb: to irritate
Ravenous
Adjective: Extremely hungry
Doughty
Adjective: Strong
Perplexity
Noun: Confusion
Contemptuous
Adjective: Worthy of being disliked
Raiment
Noun: Clothing