Odyssey Vocab Group 2 Flashcards
1
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Nectar
A
drink of the gods
2
Q
Ambrosia
A
food of the gods
3
Q
Nymph
A
a minor nature goddess depicted as a beautiful maiden
4
Q
Saunter
A
Walk in slow. relaxed manner, without hurry or effort
5
Q
Prow
A
front of a ship
6
Q
Vat
A
a large container such as a tub or barrel used for holding liquids
7
Q
Ordain
A
To establish by law
8
Q
Pinions
A
wing of a bird
9
Q
Astern
A
behind or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft
10
Q
Becalmed
A
unable to sail due to lack of wind; motionless
11
Q
Citadel
A
A fortress looking over a city; a stronghold
12
Q
Colonnade
A
a row of columns, supporting a roof, an entablature, or arcade.
13
Q
Dire (direst)
A
dreadful/most dreadful
14
Q
Gaffer
A
a person in charge of others; a boss
15
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singeing
A
burn (something) superficially or lightly
16
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coax
A
to persuade or urge in a gentle way
