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Odyisy Vocab And Trojan Wat Test Flashcards

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Adversary

A

one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute. (Noun)

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Appalled

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greatly dismayed or horrified. (Adjective)

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To avenge

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inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).

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Disdain

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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt. (Noun)

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Entreat

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ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. (Verb)

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Formidable

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inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable ( adjective)

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Guile

A

sly or cunning intelligence. Adjective

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Indifferent

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Adjective

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Ponderous

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slow and clumsy because of great weight. Adjective

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Whim

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a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained. Noun

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Beguile

A

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way. Verb

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Stealth

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cautious and surreptitious action or movement. Noun

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Snare

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a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord. Noun

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Vile

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Extremely unpleasant adjective

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Succumb

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fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. Verb

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Enticing

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attractive or tempting; alluring.adjective

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Disconsolate

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without consolation or comfort; unhappy. Adjective

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Chide

A

Scold or rebuke verb

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Regaled

A

entertain or amuse (someone) with talk. Verb

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Lurk

A

of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something. Verb

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Abominable

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Causing moral revulsion or very bad or unpleasant. Adjective

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Anguish

A

severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Noun

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Chaos

A

complete disorder and confusion. Noun

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Dire

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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent. Adjective

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Dwindle

A

diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength. Verb

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Peril

A

diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength. Noun

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Questing

A

making a long or arduous search for something. Adjective

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Scourge

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a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering noun

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Travail

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painful or laborious effort. Noun

30
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What did each goddess offer Paris

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Hera: kingly power
Athena: knowledge and wisdom
Aphrodite: most beautiful woman in the world

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What caused the conflict between the goddess’s

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Eric’s the goddess of discord and her apple of discord labeled “ for the fairest

32
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Who choose the fairest

A

Paris

33
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Who’s wedding was it

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Pelius a hero and Thetis a nymph

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