Odyssey vocab words

Question 1

gauzy

Answer 1

made of or resembling gauze, marked by vagueness, elusiveness, or fuzziness

Question 2

relent

Answer 2

to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity

Question 3

vigilant

Answer 3

alertly watchful especially to avoid danger

Question 4

anoint

Answer 4

To apply oil to as part of a religious ceremony

Question 5

beget

Answer 5

to produce, (such as producing offspring/children) or to bring about especially as an effect or outgrowth

Question 6

deferential

Answer 6

showing or expressing respect and high regard due a superior or an elder : showing or expressing deference

Question 7

saunter

Answer 7

to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : to stroll

Question 8

folly

Answer 8

lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight

Question 9

soberly

Answer 9

Marked by acting gravely, seriously, or earnestly, with a thoughtful character or demeanor

Question 10

clamor

Answer 10

noisy shouting

Question 11

distaff

Answer 11

a staff for holding the flax, tow, or wool in spinning, woman’s work or domain

Question 12

beguile

Answer 12

to lead by deception, to trick or deceive

Question 13

courtship

Answer 13

the act or process of dating towards marriage