Book 1 Vocab: The Odyssey

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kvrionis : Muse the source of an artist's inspiration Plunder To rob or pillage; to loot ; take illegally Hallowed Sanctified; consecrated Lofty Elevated in character; exalted. Harangued A long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering Rout A disorderly retreat or flight following defeat. Domain Territory under one government Harry To raid or rob Mortified To cause to experience shame, humiliation, or wounded pride; humiliate. Irk To annoy, irritate Bard: A poet, especially a lyric poet. Prelude An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface. Thwart To prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of: Unsung Not honored or praised; uncelebrated Prophecy A prediction of the future, made under divine inspiration.

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Muse the source of an artist's inspiration
Plunder To rob or pillage; to loot ; take illegally
Hallowed Sanctified; consecrated
Lofty Elevated in character; exalted.
Harangued A long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering
Rout A disorderly retreat or flight following defeat.
Domain Territory under one government
Harry To raid or rob
Mortified To cause to experience shame, humiliation, or wounded pride; humiliate.
Irk To annoy, irritate
Bard: A poet, especially a lyric poet.
Prelude An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface.
Thwart To prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of:
Unsung Not honored or praised; uncelebrated
Prophecy A prediction of the future, made under divine inspiration.
Swagger Overly self assured or conceited manner
Probe An exploratory action, expedition, or device, especially one designed to investigate and obtain information on a remote or unknown region.
Reproach To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in; to bring shame upon; disgrace.
Indignation Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy.
Resents To feel indignantly offended at
Brazen Marked by flagrant and insolent audacity; Having a loud, usually harsh, resonant sound
Reveling To take great pleasure or delight
Stealth The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.
Chafing To wear away or irritate by rubbing / Feeling irritation
Unendurable Not able to withstand or tolerate
Rends To tear or split apart or into pieces violently
Resounds To become famous, celebrated
Distaff Rod for wool; where it is wound
Insolent Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant.
Par A state of being equal

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