Epic Of Gilgamesh Vocab

Question 1

Abhor

Answer 1

A feeling of hatred and desire to hurt others

Question 2

Arrogance

Answer 2

Rude behavior caused by a person thinking they are better than others

Question 3

Beseech

Answer 3

To beg or ask for something in an anxious way

Question 4

Clamber

Answer 4

To move with a lot of effort, like crawling on hands and knees.

Question 5

Contend

Answer 5

To argue that something is true (to compete)

Question 6

Countenance

Answer 6

A persons face or expression

Question 7

Cultivated

Answer 7

A: Being well Educated and having good manners B:Used to grow crops

Question 8

Felled

Answer 8

Chopped down

Question 9

Firmament

Answer 9

The sky

Question 10

Goad

Answer 10

Annoy in order to cause a reaction

Question 11

Grapple

Answer 11

Struggle with or problem solve

Question 12

Idleness

Answer 12

Being lazy or not having work to do

Question 13

Lament

Answer 13

Speak or cry about sad feelings

Question 14

Quay

Answer 14

A platform where boats dock

Question 15

Rancour

Answer 15

Bitterness

Question 16

Resolute

Answer 16

Very determined

Question 17

Spur

Answer 17

Encouragement to act faster

Question 18

Succour

Answer 18

To give support

Question 19

Supplicate

Answer 19

Beg

Question 20

Torrent

Answer 20

A strong fast movement of something