Book 1 Vocab: The Odyssey
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
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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