The Odyssey Vocab F

Question 1

abject

Answer 1

(adj.) low, contemptible or miserable

Question 2

aft

Answer 2

(adv.) in, on or close to the stern (rear) of a ship

Question 3

audacity

Answer 3

(noun) the quality of being fearlessly bold and daring, often recklessly

Question 4

avenge/avenger

Answer 4

(verb/noun) to get revenge for or take vengeance on behalf of another; a person who gets revenge on behalf of another

Question 5

beguile

Answer 5

(verb) to deceive or cheat; to distract the attention of; to amuse charm or delight

Question 6

carouse

Answer 6

(verb) to drink excessively and party boisterously

Question 7

contend

Answer 7

(verb) to compete; to fight or struggle against opposition

Question 8

courier

Answer 8

(noun) a messenger, esp. on official business

Question 9

divine

Answer 9

(verb) to foretell through signs

Question 10

dowry

Answer 10

(noun) money or property given to a husband by a bride’s family upon marriage

Question 11

engender

Answer 11

(verb) to bring into existence

Question 12

gallant

Answer 12

(adj./noun) selfless, courteous (esp. to women); one who acts in such a way

Question 13

hearth

Answer 13

(noun) the brick or stone floor of a fireplace, usually extending into a room

Question 14

illustrious

Answer 14

(adj.) well known and distinguished

Question 15

insolence

Answer 15

(noun) arrogance shown through actions or speech

Question 16

lament

Answer 16

(verb) to express grief, to regret deeply

Question 17

libation

Answer 17

(noun) the pouring of a liquid offering as religious ritual, or the liquid itself

Question 18

lucid

Answer 18

(adj.) easily understood, intelligible

Question 19

moor

Answer 19

(verb) to secure something (most often a ship) by attaching lines or anchors

Question 20

parley

Answer 20

(noun) a discussion, esp. between enemies, over terms of truce or other matters

Question 21

patrimony

Answer 21

(noun) an inheritance from a father or other ancestor

Question 22

pillage

Answer 22

(verb) to rob of goods by force or wantonly destroy, esp. in time of war/ synonym for plunder

Question 23

renowned

Answer 23

(adj.) widely recognized and acclaimed; famous

Question 24

reproof

Answer 24

(noun) blame, scolding, criticism, disapproval

Question 25

scot free

Answer 25

(adv.) without receiving any consequence or punishment

Question 26

tactician

Answer 26

(noun) one who is skilled in the planning and execution of military strategies

Question 27

valor

Answer 27

(noun) bravery, esp. in battle

Question 28

vex

Answer 28

(verb) to bring distress or suffering to; also, to annoy

Question 29

vigilant

Answer 29

(adj.) on the alert, watchful

Question 30

weather

Answer 30

(verb) to come through a challenge safely; to survive