The Odyssey 2 Flashcards

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to deceive, mislead, to persuade with charm

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beguile

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obvious,noticeable, attracting attention

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conspicuous

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to quit or leave entirely; to depart or to withdraw from

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forsake

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seriousness, importance

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gravity

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deceitfulness, duplicity

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guile

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uninterrupted

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incessant

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insulting or contemptuous behavior

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insolence

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easily understood, mentally sound

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lucid

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very destructive or harmful, deadly

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pernicious

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wise and careful about practical matters

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prudent

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a rest, a delay, a period of relief

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respite

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relating to the country, plain

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rustic

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dignified, majestic, elegant

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stately

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turbulent, stormy

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tempestuous

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discomfort or distress

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vexation

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