Chapter 5 Vocab

Question 1

Restless in desire or expectation; eagerly desirous

Same as Eager

Answer 1

Impatient

So impatient was he that he took the helm himself and kept it night and day although his sailors pleaded with him to take some rest.

Question 2

Full activity of the mind and senses, as in waking life

Same as Awareness

Answer 2

Consciousness

He tried to shout, but the breath was torn from his mouth, and he lost consciousness.

Question 3

To disagree angrily; squabble; wrangle

Opposite of Agreeing

Answer 3

Quarreling

I seem to recognize that name – believe I heard it on Olympus while my uncles and aunts up there were quarreling about some little skirmish they had interested themselves in.

Question 4

Inadvertent; unintentional; accidental

Same as Accidentally

Answer 4

Unwittingly

Then bind your mast, and guard it yourself, sword in hand; let none of your men approach, lest they open it unwittingly.

Question 5

Mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement

Opposite of Relief

Answer 5

Tension

The terrible tension that had kept him awake for nine days and nine nights eased its grip.

Question 6

Rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained

Opposite of Quietly

Answer 6

Boisterously

they snarled with rage and roared boisterously homeward, snatching the ships along with them

Question 7

To feel abhorrence of; hate; dislike intensely

Opposite of Love

Answer 7

Detest

“No one can help he whom the gods detest.”