The Children's Homer: Chapters 1-5 Flashcards

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What does renowned mean?

A

widely acclaimed and highly honored

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2
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What does loth mean?

A

unwilling to do something contrary to one’s ways of thinking

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3
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What does summons mean?

A

something (such as a call) that summons

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4
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What does disconsolate mean?

A

cheerless, dejected and/or downcast

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5
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What does reverenced mean?

A

honor or respect felt or shown

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6
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What does valiant mean?

A

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

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7
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What does bereaved mean?

A

suffering the death of a loved one

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8
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What does heed mean?

A

to pay attention

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9
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What does toils mean?

A

long strenuous fatiguing labor

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10
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What does device mean?

A

something devised or contrived

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11
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What does insolence mean?

A

the quality or state of being insultingly contemptuous

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12
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What does mockery mean?

A

expressing deep hatred or disapproval action or speech

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13
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What does hinder mean?

A

to hold back

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14
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What does tarried mean?

A

to delay or be tardy in acting or doing

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15
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What does lamented mean?

A

mourned for

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