Odyssey - Book 1 Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

Plundered

A

To rob of goods or valuables by open force, as in war, hostile raids, brigandage…
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2
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Hallowed

A

Regarded as Holy, venerated, sacred.

ADJECTIVE

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3
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Seething

A

To be in a state of agitation or excitement.

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4
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Harangued

A

To give a long lecture.

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5
Q

Colossal

A

Very large.

ADJECTIVE

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6
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Suave

A

Charming, smooth

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7
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Exulted

A

Joyful.

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8
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Rouse

A

To wake up.

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9
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Supple

A

Bendable.

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10
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Mortified

A

Embarrassed.

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11
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Ornate

A

Fancily decorated.

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12
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Thwart

A

Stop, hinder someone’s plans.

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13
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Uncanny.

A

Strange or unusual.

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14
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Carousing

A

To engage in drunken revel.

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15
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Indignation

A

Strong displeasure at something unjust.

NOUN

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16
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Wary

A

Being on guard.

ADJECTIVE

17
Q

Insolent

A

Boldly rude / Disrespectful

ADJECTIVE

18
Q

Shrewdly

A

Keen, piercing.

ADJECTIVE

19
Q

Ambrosia

A

The food of the gods.

NOUN

20
Q

Nectar

A

The life-giving drink of the gods.

NOUN