The Odyssey Books 13-17 Flashcards
Aghast
Adjective
Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement
Syn- appalled
Ant- unsurprised
Fallow
Adjective
Plowed and left unseeded
Syn-idle
Antonym-cultivated
Vexed
Adjective
Most discussed or disputed; annoyed
Syn- irritated
Ant- calm
Peril
Noun
Exposure to injury, loss, or destruction
Syn- jeopardy
Ant- safety
Wily
Adjective
Full of cunning
Syn- crafty
Ant- honest
Ignoble
Adjective
Of low character; of low grade or quality
Syn- inferior
Ant- dignified
Squalid
Adjective
Foul and repulsive from lack of care or cleanliness
Syn- dingy
Ant- clean
Glut
Verb
To feed or fill to excess
Syn- oversupply
Ant- lack
Brusquely
Adjective
Abrupt in manner; rough
Syn- vigorously
Ant- slowly
Ravenous
Adjective
Extremely hungry; famished
Syn- voracious
Ant- satisfied
Paltry
Adjective
Ridiculously or insultingly small
Syn- meager
Ant- plenty
Rove
Verb
To wander around without definite destination
Syn- drift
Ant- remain
Stalwart
Adjective
Strong and stoutly built
Syn- dependable
Ant- timid
Staid
Adjective
A settled or sedate character
Syn- solemn
Ant- excited
Scruples
Noun
A moral or ethical consideration that acts as a restraining force
Syn- hesitation
Ant- ease
