The Song of Achilles vocab Flashcards

1
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Citadel

A

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

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2
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Sinewy

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A person or animal that is lean and muscular.

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3
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Paltry

A

Petty or trivial.

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4
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Belied

A

Fail to fulfill or justify a claim.

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5
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Folly

A

Lack of good sense.

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6
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Propitious

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Favorably disposed toward someone.

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7
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Pious

A

Devoutly religious.

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8
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Pallor

A

An unhealthy pale appearance.

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9
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Bleary

A

Unfocused or filmy eyes.

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10
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Amphorae

A

A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck.

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11
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Trilled

A

Produce a quavering or warbling sound.

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12
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Faceted

A

Having many sides.

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13
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Goad

A

Annoy someone to simulate some action or reaction.

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14
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Bridled

A

Put a bridle on a horse.

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15
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Sinews

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A piece of tough tissue uniting muscle to bone.

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16
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Ichor

A

The fluid that flows like blood through the veins of the gods.

17
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Ewer

A

A large jug with a wide mouth, used to carry water to wash in.

18
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Wheedling

A

Using flattery to coax someone into doing something.

19
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Vimba

A

European fish species.

20
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Waterskin

A

A receptacle to hold water.