Vocabulary Books 1 through 6

Question 1

Contending

Answer 1

Struggling in opposition

Question 2

Thwart

Answer 2

To oppose successfully

Question 3

Invoke

Answer 3

To call for in earnest desire

Question 4

Insolent

Answer 4

Rude or disrespectful

Question 5

Shroud

Answer 5

Blanket or covering

Question 6

Omen

Answer 6

A sign or foreshadowing of an event to come

Question 7

Dominion

Answer 7

Power or rule over something

Question 8

Hecatombs

Answer 8

In Greek culture, sacrifice or an offering to the gods

Question 9

Vengeance

Answer 9

Desire for revenge

Question 10

Usurp

Answer 10

To seize power w/o right or permission

Question 11

Ambrosia

Answer 11

Magical food of the gods

Question 12

Usher

Answer 12

To escort or lead someone to their seat or appointed place

Question 13

Brine

Answer 13

Salt water of the sea or ocean

Question 14

Strait

Answer 14

Narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water

Question 15

Smote

Answer 15

To strike or hit hard

Question 16

Forlorn

Answer 16

Lonely, sad, miserable

Question 17

Hinder

Answer 17

To cause delay, to meddle or interfere

Question 18

Bliss

Answer 18

Supreme happiness

Question 19

Pine (v.)

Answer 19

To yearn deeply

Question 20

Plight

Answer 20

An unfavourable or unfortunate situation