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Odyssey vocabulary
20 vocabulary words for the Odyssey book by Homer.
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10th Grade
11/16/2008

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Term
Harangued
Definition
Scolding or a long intense verb attack.

Synonyms: Ranted, Scolded.
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Insolent
Definition
To be rude.

Synonyms: Rude, Arrogant.
Term
Reparations
Definition
A repair or something to make up for a loss or damage.

Synonyms: Amend, compensation.
Term
Prophecy
Definition
A prediction of the future made under divine inspiration.

Synonyms: forecast, prediction.
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Libation
Definition
The pouring of a liquid offering as a religious ritual.

Synonyms: offering, pour.
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Sovereign
Definition
A person that uses supreme rule/ permanent authority.

Synonyms: absolute, supreme ruler, king/queen.
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Lustrous
Definition
Having a sheen or glow

Synonyms: luminous, glowing, radiant, dazzling.
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Nymph
Definition
A goddess character of mythology that is a beautiful and graceful maiden that inhabits land.

Synonyms: gorgeous, goddess, bewitching.
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Vaunted
Definition
To brag or boast.

Synonyms: bragged, boasted.
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Suppliants
Definition
Asking humbly and earnestly.

Synonyms: beggars, humble pleaders.
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Mutinous
Definition
Open rebellion to authority.

Synonyms: uncontrollable, unruly.
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Squadron
Definition
A naval unit.

Synonyms: naval group, fleet.
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Sinews
Definition
Muscles.

Synonyms: tendons, muscles.
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Deft
Definition
being quick.

Synonyms: fast, speedy.
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Demurred
Definition
Being shy or reserved.

Synonyms: shy, quiet, hesitant.
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Shroud
Definition
The cloth used for burial sheets.

Synonyms: special wrap, cloth.
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Charlatan
Definition
A person who lies about his/her skills.

Synonyms: imposter, fake, sham.
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Mawkish
Definition
Extremely sentimental.

Synonyms: emotional, gushing.
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Bard
Definition
A person who is a minstrel that sings poetry.

Synonyms: minstrel, singing poet.
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Lyre
Definition
A stringed instrument in the harp family.

Synonyms: harp, instrument.
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