Oddysey Vocab Flashcards

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Hallowed

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to respect greatly

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lustrous

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radiant in character or reputation

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harangued

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to make a ranting speech

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craggy

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rough, rugged

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moored

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to secure a boat with or as if with cables, lines, or anchors

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obscenely

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so excessive as to be offensive

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indignation

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anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

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bard

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a composer, singer, or declaimer of epic or heroic verse

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insolent

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insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct

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honed

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to make more acute, intense, or effective

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lavished

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to expend or bestow with profusion

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mortified

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to subject to severe and vexing embarrasment

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reparations

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the acto of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrongdoing or injury

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14
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cunning

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slyness

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15
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catastrophe

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a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfourtune to utter overthrow or ruin

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steadfast

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firm in belief, determination, or adherance

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rabble rouser

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one that stirs up (as to hatred or violence) the masses of the people

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doddering,

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feeble, senile

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pernicious

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highly injurous or destructive

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seetes

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to suffer violent internal excitement

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nonchalantly

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having an air of easy unconcern or indifference

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vigilance

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the quality of being alertly watchful especially to aviod danger

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libations

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a liquid used in a libation or sacrifice

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plunder

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to take the goods of by force

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trough

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a long but shallow depression in the bed of the sea

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colonnade

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a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure

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sumptuous

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extremely costly, rich, luxurious, magnificent,

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impetuous

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marked by impulsive vehemence or passion

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mortifying

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causing death; mortal; fatal; deadly

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overweeingin

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arrogant, presumptuous