The Odyssey Vocab Flashcards

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Promontory

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A high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast

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Tumult

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Violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

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Foreboding

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A sense of approaching evil

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Disconsolate

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Extremely sad

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Supplication

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Humble request

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Cordial

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Courteous and gracious, friendly

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Hale

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Healthy; robust; vigorous

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Gullet

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The throat or pharynx

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Regaled

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Entertained or amused

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Gallant

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Brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous

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avails

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To be of use or value to; profit; advantage

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Rapt

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Deeply engrossed or absorbed

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Lolling

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To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner

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Ferocity

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Savage fierceness

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Harried

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To harass; annoy

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Valor

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Heroic courage; bravery

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Guile

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Skillful slyness; craftiness

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Mustered

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To come together; collect; assemble; gather

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Dire

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Dreadful; terrible

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Prodigious

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Enormous; huge

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Lugger

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A small, wide sailing ship

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Profusion

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Abundance

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Beguiling

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Charming; pleasing

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Travail

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Painful effort

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Fodder

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Coarse food for livestock, composed of entire plants

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Whim

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An odd notion or desire; a sudden fancy

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Foremost

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First in place, order, rank

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Succumbed

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To be overpowered; surrendered

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Lofty

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Extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering

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Doting

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Fond; loving

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Enchantress

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A woman who practices magic; sorceress