Odyssey - Book 1 Vocab Flashcards

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Plundered

A

To rob of goods or valuables by open force, as in war, hostile raids, brigandage…
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Hallowed

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Regarded as Holy, venerated, sacred.

ADJECTIVE

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Seething

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To be in a state of agitation or excitement.

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Harangued

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To give a long lecture.

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Colossal

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Very large.

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Suave

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Charming, smooth

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Exulted

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Joyful.

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Rouse

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To wake up.

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Supple

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Bendable.

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Mortified

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Embarrassed.

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Ornate

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Fancily decorated.

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Thwart

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Stop, hinder someone’s plans.

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Uncanny.

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Strange or unusual.

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Carousing

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To engage in drunken revel.

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Indignation

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Strong displeasure at something unjust.

NOUN

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Wary

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Being on guard.

ADJECTIVE

17
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Insolent

A

Boldly rude / Disrespectful

ADJECTIVE

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Shrewdly

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Keen, piercing.

ADJECTIVE

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Ambrosia

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The food of the gods.

NOUN

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Nectar

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The life-giving drink of the gods.

NOUN