The Odyssey Vocab. - Book 13 - 19

Question 0

Vagabond

Answer 0

a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

Question 1

Discreet

Answer 1

careful in one’s speech, or actions in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage

Question 2

Deft

Answer 2

neatly skillful or clever (ex.sculptor)

Question 3

Sly

Answer 3

having or showing a cunning or deceitful nature

Question 4

Composure

Answer 4

the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself

Question 5

Insolent

Answer 5

showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect

Question 6

Craven

Answer 6

lacking in courage or to be cowardly

Question 7

Bashfulness

Answer 7

shy or timid

Question 8

Berserk

Answer 8

out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied

Question 9

Qualm

Answer 9

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about ones own conduct

Question 10

Crone

Answer 10

an old woman who is thin and ugly

Question 11

Affronting

Answer 11

a personal offensive act or words

Question 12

Unguent

Answer 12

A soft greasy substance used as an ointment or for lubrication

Question 13

Staunch

Answer 13

loyal or committed in attitude

Question 14

Irreproachable

Answer 14

beyond criticism; faultless

Question 15

Eloquence

Answer 15

flaunt or persuasive speaking or writing

Question 16

Disabuse

Answer 16

Persuade someone that an idea or belief is mistaken; to make aware of the truth

Question 17

Crag

Answer 17

a steep of rugged cliff or rock face

Question 18

Whetted

Answer 18

sharpen a blade or tool

Question 19

Sumptuous

Answer 19

splendid or expensive looking

Question 20

Endowed

Answer 20

give an income or property to a person or institution

Question 21

Guile

Answer 21

sly or cunning intelligence

Question 22

Wary

Answer 22

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Question 23

Shrivel

Answer 23

wrinkle or cause to wrinkle due to loss of moisture