"The Odyssey" Part 2 Flashcards

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lithe

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(adj.) thin, supple (flexible), and graceful

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incredulity

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(n.) the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

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bemusing

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(v.) puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone)

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glowering

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(v.) scowling

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equity

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(n.) the quality of being fair and impartial

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maudlin

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(adj.) self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness

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contempt

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(n.) the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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dissemble

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(v.) conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs

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