Illiad vocab #2 Flashcards
Chant
Definition: Song
The singer’s chant told the story of a great battle.
cunning
Definition: cleverness; skill in fooling others
With speed and cunning, the rabbit escaped from the fox.
disastrous
Definition: causing great harm or grief
The effects of such an explosion could be disastrous.
excelled
Definition: proved to be better than average
Marta excelled at math because she studied every night.
flawless
Definition: perfect; without error or defect
A flawless diamond is worth more than an imperfect one.
lyre
Definition: small, stringed musical instrument like a harp, used by ancient Greeks
If only we could hear an ancient poet playing the lyre!
probed
Definition: searched deeply
Historians have probed the culture of ancient Greece.
vibrant
Definition: lively, energetic
The painter is known for using bright, vibrant colors.
citadel
Definition: castle; fortress
The walls of the citadel were built high to defend the city.
cringe
Definition: move back and bend, as when afraid
Their loud shouts made the enemy cringe with fear.
groveling
Definition: crawling and acting humble
Begging and groveling before the king, he asked a favor.
lithe
Definition: bending easily; flexible
Gymnasts must be both strong and lithe.
onslaught
Definition: violent, intense attack
The sudden onslaught of the disease surprised the doctors.
ravenous
Definition: extremely hungry
The boys were ravenous because they had not eaten all day.
restrain
Definition: hold back
When the comedian told the joke, she could not restrain her laughter.
