Odyssey Vocabulary 3 1/11 Flashcards
Affront
Insult; Offending someone to their face
Astound
Amaze; Reading a news article and being surprised
Bidden
Commanded; A military officer/commander
Brazen
Shameless; Someone who shows lack of disgrace for their words or actions.
Chattels
Belongings; jewelry, electronics, personal items
Comeliness
Attractiveness; Having the quality to be charming
Compulsion
Obligation; Telling the truth in court
Doughty
Feisty; Someone who acts courageous or bold.
Execration
Swearword; Offensive words people use during arguments.
Flouting
Breaking; Going against the laws
Harrow
Plow; a drill
Illustrious
Famous; a celebrity
Plodding
Slow moving; snails
Ravenous
Gluttonous; A starved person eating
Shirk
Avoid; Stayed away from fear