The Odyssey Vocab Flashcards
1
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Rend
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v. tear of be torn violently
2
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Misgiving
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n. uneasiness or anxiety
3
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Guile
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n. trickery, dishonesty, craftiness
4
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Pernicious
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adj. harmful, injurious
5
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Resplendent
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adj. shining brightly, gleaming
6
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Lout
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n. an awkward or stupid person
7
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Ardor
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n. passion, enthusiasm
8
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Entreat
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v. to ask, to beg
9
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Din
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n. loud, confused, prolonged noise
10
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Reel
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v. to be thrown off balance, fall back
11
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Implacable
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adj. incapable of being calmed, or satisfied
12
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Appease
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v. to calm, satisfy
13
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Venerable
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adj. someone or something that commands respect because of age, accomplishments, or character
14
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Impudence
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n. disrespect, rudeness
15
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Harangue
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n/v. scolding, a long pompous speech