Odyssey Vocabulary 3 1/11 Flashcards

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Affront

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Insult; Offending someone to their face

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Astound

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Amaze; Reading a news article and being surprised

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Bidden

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Commanded; A military officer/commander

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Brazen

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Shameless; Someone who shows lack of disgrace for their words or actions.

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Chattels

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Belongings; jewelry, electronics, personal items

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Comeliness

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Attractiveness; Having the quality to be charming

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Compulsion

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Obligation; Telling the truth in court

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Doughty

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Feisty; Someone who acts courageous or bold.

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Execration

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Swearword; Offensive words people use during arguments.

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Flouting

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Breaking; Going against the laws

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Harrow

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Plow; a drill

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Illustrious

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Famous; a celebrity

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Plodding

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Slow moving; snails

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Ravenous

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Gluttonous; A starved person eating

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Shirk

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Avoid; Stayed away from fear

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Shrift

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Confession; Admitting to a crime

17
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Sprawling

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Expansive; Covering the floor with a rug

18
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Stinting

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Skimping; A budget

19
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Threshold

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Edge; A doorway

20
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Vagrants

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Wanderers; Explorer