Chapter 7 Vocab

Question 1

To live or dwell in (a place), as people or animals

Same as Residents

Answer 1

Inhabitants

So he left the grove and made his way back toward the beach, thinking hard, trying to decide whether to sail away immediately or take a chance on the inhabitants being friendly.

Question 2

Beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established

Opposite of Normal

Answer 2

Extraordinary

they saw an extraordinary sight – a pack of wolves and lions running together like dogs – racing about the courtyard, howling.

Question 3

To be inherited or transmitted, as through succeeding generations of a family

Same as Related

Answer 3

Descended

But I am descended from the Immortals.

Question 4

To take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold

Same as Grabbed

Answer 4

Seized

But of his men he saw nothing. Nor did he hear their voices. A great fear seized him.

Question 5

Exhilarating; exciting

Opposite of Boring

Answer 5

Intoxicating

The food smelled delicious; it’s fragrance was intoxicating.

Question 6

A source of much trouble, worry, or annoyance

Opposite of Pleasure

Answer 6

Torment

“The Land of the Dead, dark Tartarus, the realm of torment from which no mortal returns.”