ENG Odyssey Vocab Flashcards
wily
tricky
revelry
boisterous festivity or merry-making
plunder
to rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; to pillage
insidious
stealthy; deceitful –“insider trouble”
ardor
passion/enthusiasm
picturesque
like or suggesting beautiful scenery as if by an artist
tempest
a violent storm with strong winds
siege
conquering by surrounding and blockading
amber
yellowish resin jewel
ebony
hard, dark wood; black
defrauded
cheated
dissemble
disguise
lithe
supple; limber
incredulity
unbelievable
cutter
small swift ship
bemusing
to bewilder; confuse
glowering
glaring; scowling
equity
fairness; justice
maudlin
emotional
prodigious
enormous
squall
brief, violent storm over water
guile
clever
victual
food or other supplies (provisions)
bough
tree branch
sagacious
wise
libations
liquid poured onto the ground as sacrifice