The Song of Achilles vocab Flashcards
Citadel
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Sinewy
A person or animal that is lean and muscular.
Paltry
Petty or trivial.
Belied
Fail to fulfill or justify a claim.
Folly
Lack of good sense.
Propitious
Favorably disposed toward someone.
Pious
Devoutly religious.
Pallor
An unhealthy pale appearance.
Bleary
Unfocused or filmy eyes.
Amphorae
A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck.
Trilled
Produce a quavering or warbling sound.
Faceted
Having many sides.
Goad
Annoy someone to simulate some action or reaction.
Bridled
Put a bridle on a horse.
Sinews
A piece of tough tissue uniting muscle to bone.
Ichor
The fluid that flows like blood through the veins of the gods.
Ewer
A large jug with a wide mouth, used to carry water to wash in.
Wheedling
Using flattery to coax someone into doing something.
Vimba
European fish species.
Waterskin
A receptacle to hold water.
