The Odyssey Vocab Flashcards

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Rend

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v. tear of be torn violently

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Misgiving

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n. uneasiness or anxiety

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Guile

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n. trickery, dishonesty, craftiness

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Pernicious

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adj. harmful, injurious

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Resplendent

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adj. shining brightly, gleaming

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Lout

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n. an awkward or stupid person

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Ardor

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n. passion, enthusiasm

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Entreat

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v. to ask, to beg

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Din

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n. loud, confused, prolonged noise

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Reel

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v. to be thrown off balance, fall back

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Implacable

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adj. incapable of being calmed, or satisfied

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Appease

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v. to calm, satisfy

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Venerable

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adj. someone or something that commands respect because of age, accomplishments, or character

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Impudence

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n. disrespect, rudeness

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Harangue

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n/v. scolding, a long pompous speech

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