Illiad vocab Flashcards
brunt
Definition: force or weight; the heaviest or hardest part
The troops in the front faced the brunt of the attack.
burly
Definition: big and strong
The weightlifters were burly men with huge muscles.
cortege
Definition: procession
At the president’s funeral, mourners walked in a mile-long cortege.
hordes
Definition: large moving crowds
Hordes of shoppers rushed in as soon as the doors opened.
hurling
Definition: throwing with force
The pitcher was hurling the ball faster than 95 miles per hour.
savor
Definition: smell or taste
The savor of delicious spices filled the restaurant.
sturdy
Definition: strongly built; firm
The sturdy shelter did not give way when the wind blew.
wrath
Definition: intense anger; rage
The attack on their village aroused the wrath of the people.
colossal
Definition: extremely large; huge
The circus was the biggest that she had ever seen, with a colossal red-and-white tent.
commandeer
Definition: to take over; seize
In the movie, soldiers commandeer a jeep and chase the enemy.
droves
Definition: large crowds
Fans came in droves, huge crowds that packed the stadium for every game.
exalt
Definition: praise; glorify; honor
They exalt the men and women who live noble lives.
proposed
Definition: suggested; intended
The senator proposed that taxes be reduced.
ramparts
Definition: banks of earth or walls setup for defense
Strong ramparts around the city made the citizens feel safe.
reassured
Definition: gave confidence to again
The smile on her face reassured him that he had passed the test.
