Vocabulary Books 1 through 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Contending
A
Struggling in opposition
2
Q
Thwart
A
To oppose successfully
3
Q
Invoke
A
To call for in earnest desire
4
Q
Insolent
A
Rude or disrespectful
5
Q
Shroud
A
Blanket or covering
6
Q
Omen
A
A sign or foreshadowing of an event to come
7
Q
Dominion
A
Power or rule over something
8
Q
Hecatombs
A
In Greek culture, sacrifice or an offering to the gods
9
Q
Vengeance
A
Desire for revenge
10
Q
Usurp
A
To seize power w/o right or permission
11
Q
Ambrosia
A
Magical food of the gods
12
Q
Usher
A
To escort or lead someone to their seat or appointed place
13
Q
Brine
A
Salt water of the sea or ocean
14
Q
Strait
A
Narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water
15
Q
Smote
A
To strike or hit hard
