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Odyssey Vocabulary
Books 1,9,24
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English
10th Grade
11/20/2006

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reckless
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utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless
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plunder
Definition
to rob of goods or valuables by open force, as in war, hostile raids, brigandage, etc.
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colossal
Definition
extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge
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spellbind
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to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enchant; entrance; fascinate
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unappeased
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annoyed
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dispatch
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to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
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rouse
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to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression
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swaggering
Definition
pertaining to, characteristic of, or behaving in the manner of a person who swaggers
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uncanny
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having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; beyond the ordinary or normal; extraordinary
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begrudge
Definition
to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of
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malignant
Definition
disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred
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brooding
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preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts
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brandish
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to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish
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lament
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to feel or express sorrow or regret for
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moored
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To make fast by means of cables, anchors, or lines
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cordial
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courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
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vociferous
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crying out noisily; clamorous
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cultivate
Definition
to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops
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squalid
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foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy
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brusquely
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abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
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bard
Definition
person who composed and recited epic or heroic poems, often while playing the harp, lyre, or the like
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craven
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cowardly; contemptibly timid; pusillanimous
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