Chapter 6 Vocab

Question 1

To grasp or understand clearly

Same as Understood

Answer 1

Realized

Ulysses wished to put as much open water as possible between him and the Islands of the Winds, but after six days he realized he would have to put into harbor.

Question 2

Careful in providing for the future; provident

Opposite of Reckless

Answer 2

Prudent

But according to prudent custom, Ulysses beached only ships, keeping one moored in the harbor in the event of attack.

Question 3

The leaves of a plant; leafage

Same as Vegetation

Answer 3

Foliage

Reaching up he felt a hairy foliage grazing his fingers.

Question 4

To roar; bawl

Opposite of Whisper

Answer 4

Bellowing

A brutal bellowing yell shattered the air, and the men, paralyzed with fear, whimpering like puppies saw a mob of giants, tall as trees, trooping toward them over the hills.

Question 5

To cut or mow

Same as Slicing

Answer 5

Scything

His sword was scything the air; he hacked away at the giant hands that came at him like a flock of huge meaty gulls.