The Odyssey Unit 2 Flashcards

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1
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Vie

A

to compete or work against another

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2
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Gossamer

A

extremely light and thin

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3
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Raucous

A

Harsh

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4
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Vexed

A

Upset in a distressed manner

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5
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Grisly

A

Horrible disgusting

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6
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Cordial

A

friendly

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7
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Crag

A

A steep rugged peak

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8
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Chafing

A

Impatient and irritated

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9
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Beetling

A

Projecting out from

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10
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Cower

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To shrink back from an overwhelming or threatening situation or person

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11
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Exploits

A

Great deeds

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12
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Invoke

A

To ask to come

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13
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Wraith

A

An image of someone still living sent to frighten someone else

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14
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August

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high in respect or position, famed

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15
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Bastion

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Fortification

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16
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Ignominious

A

without honor

17
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Scourge

A

severely punished

18
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Froth

A

Creating foam by stirring

19
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Donned

A

to put on or clothe

20
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Bilge

A

The bottom of a ships hull where water collects