odyssey vocab Flashcards
Plunder
to steal; to rob of goods by force
formidable
arousing feelings of fear, dread or awe; difficult to overcome
mandate
a command or order
ponderous
extremely heavy, huge
cordial
hearty; warm;sincere
sage
wise or a wise person
adversary
enemy, opponent
assuage
to calm or soothe
implacable
incapable of being assuaged
insolent
disrespectfully arrogant; rude
atone
to make amends for; ask for forgiveness
ardor
intensity of emotion
tumult
the din or command of a great crowd
appease
to calm or satisfy
restitution
the act of making good for loss, damage, or injury.
lithe
readily bent; graceful
incredulity
disbelief; shock
impudence
disrespectful; rudeness
folly
foolishness; a foolish act
aloof
distant; not friendly; unapproachable
tremulous
vibrating or quivering; fearful.