End of Ancient Greece Vocab

Question 1

Myth/Mythology

Answer 1

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

Question 2

Phenomena

Answer 2

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

Question 3

Origin

Answer 3

The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.

Question 4

Polytheistic

Answer 4

Relating to or characterized by belief in or worship of more than one god.

Question 5

Gods

Answer 5

a male deity from the ancient Greek pantheon, taken, from classical sculpture, as the archetype of male beauty.

Question 6

Goddesses

Answer 6

a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration.

Question 7

Pantheon

Answer 7

A group of particularly respected, famous, or important people.

Question 8

Dethrone

Answer 8

remove (a ruler, especially a monarch) from power

Question 9

Quarreling

Answer 9

have a heated argument or disagreement

Question 10

Intrigue (Intriguers)

Answer 10

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate

Question 11

Tumult

Answer 11

a loud, confused noise; especially one caused by a large mass of people

Question 12

Concocted

Answer 12

make something (often a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients

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Thwarting

Answer 13

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

Question 14

Defied

Answer 14

openly resist or refuse to obey

Question 15

Ruddy

Answer 15

(of a person’s face) having a healthy red color

Question 16

Prudently

Answer 16

in a way that shows care and thought for the future

Question 17

Consulted

Answer 17

seek information or advice from (someone with expertise in a particular area)

Question 18

Quiver

Answer 18

an archer’s portable case for holding arrows

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Trough

Answer 19

a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of

Question 20

Theme

Answer 20

the moral or lesson of a story

Question 21

Plot

Answer 21

the sequence of events that take place throughout the course of a story

Question 22

Piety

Answer 22

the quality of being religious or reverent

Question 23

Augury

Answer 23

the interpretation of omens, or what will happen in the future

Question 24

Dignities

Answer 24

the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect

Question 25

Scorch

Answer 25

burn the surface of something

Question 26

Dawdle

Answer 26

waste time

Question 27

Spin

Answer 27

make wool

Question 28

Shackles

Answer 28

chain binding one’s wrists or ankles together

Question 29

Beset

Answer 29

troubled

Question 30

Foreboding

Answer 30

to know the future

Question 31

Hitches

Answer 31

attaches to the chariot

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Taunted

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insulted

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Befits

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appropriate for

Question 34

Appallingly

Answer 34

shocking

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Feeble

Answer 35

lacking strength due to age

Question 36

Bewildered

Answer 36

confused

Question 37

Resolved

Answer 37

determined

Question 38

Sentries

Answer 38

soldiers who stands guard

Question 39

Precedent

Answer 39

example

Question 40

Eloquence

Answer 40

speaking well and persuasively

Question 41

Revoke

Answer 41

stopped; ended

Question 42

Lyre

Answer 42

a stringed instrument like a harp

Question 43

Shades

Answer 43

spirits of dead people

Question 44

Dour

Answer 44

unfriendly

Question 45

Chasm

Answer 45

deep hole in the earth

Question 46

Huntress

Answer 46

a woman who hunts

Question 47

Warrior

Answer 47

a brave or experienced soldier or fighter

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Javelin

Answer 48

A light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon

Question 49

Dumbfounded

Answer 49

Greatly astonished or amazed.

Question 50

Executioner

Answer 50

An official who carries out a sentence of death on a legally condemned person.

Question 51

Coerce

Answer 51

Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.