Gilgamesh/Sundiata vocab

Question 1

acolytes

Answer 1

ones who assist a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties; admirers or followers

Question 2

babel

Answer 2

a confusion of sounds or voices

Question 3

diabolical

Answer 3

devillish, evil

Question 4

estranged

Answer 4

alienated; no longer on friendly terms with

Question 5

execration

Answer 5

a curse; something that is cursed or loathed

Question 6

fathom

Answer 6

to understand the reason for something; comprehend

Question 7

immolation

Answer 7

the act of killing, usually by fire, as a religious sacrifice

Question 8

incantation

Answer 8

a chant used as part of a spell to produce a magic effect

Question 9

infirmity

Answer 9

a mental or physical weakness, sometimes associated with old age

Question 10

innuendo

Answer 10

An indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation

Question 11

jinn

Answer 11

an intelligent spirit in Arabic mythology; a genie

Question 12

leagues

Answer 12

collectionsofpeople, countries, orgroupsthat combineformutualprotectionorcooperation

Question 13

libation

Answer 13

a liquid offered to honor a god; an alcoholic beverage

Question 14

malicious

Answer 14

having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person

Question 15

nether

Answer 15

located beneath or below; lower or under

Question 16

somber

Answer 16

dark, gloomy, melancholy

Question 17

succor

Answer 17

assistanceandsupportin times ofhardshipand distress

Question 18

taciturn

Answer 18

reserved and untalkative due to mood or temperment

Question 19

talent

Answer 19

formerweight and unit ofcurrency, used especially by theancientRomans andGreeks

Question 20

teemed

Answer 20

was full of (something); abounded or swarmed