Odyssey Vocab Group 2 Flashcards

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Nectar

A

drink of the gods

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Ambrosia

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food of the gods

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3
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Nymph

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a minor nature goddess depicted as a beautiful maiden

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4
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Saunter

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Walk in slow. relaxed manner, without hurry or effort

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5
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Prow

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front of a ship

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Vat

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a large container such as a tub or barrel used for holding liquids

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7
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Ordain

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To establish by law

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Pinions

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wing of a bird

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Astern

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behind or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft

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Becalmed

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unable to sail due to lack of wind; motionless

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Citadel

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A fortress looking over a city; a stronghold

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Colonnade

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a row of columns, supporting a roof, an entablature, or arcade.

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13
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Dire (direst)

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dreadful/most dreadful

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14
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Gaffer

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a person in charge of others; a boss

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15
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singeing

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burn (something) superficially or lightly

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coax

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to persuade or urge in a gentle way