ENG Odyssey Vocab Flashcards
(26 cards)
1
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wily
A
tricky
2
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revelry
A
boisterous festivity or merry-making
3
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plunder
A
to rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; to pillage
4
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insidious
A
stealthy; deceitful –“insider trouble”
5
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ardor
A
passion/enthusiasm
6
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picturesque
A
like or suggesting beautiful scenery as if by an artist
7
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tempest
A
a violent storm with strong winds
8
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siege
A
conquering by surrounding and blockading
9
Q
amber
A
yellowish resin jewel
10
Q
ebony
A
hard, dark wood; black
11
Q
defrauded
A
cheated
12
Q
dissemble
A
disguise
13
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lithe
A
supple; limber
14
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incredulity
A
unbelievable
15
Q
cutter
A
small swift ship
16
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bemusing
A
to bewilder; confuse
17
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glowering
A
glaring; scowling
18
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equity
A
fairness; justice
19
Q
maudlin
A
emotional
20
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prodigious
A
enormous
21
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squall
A
brief, violent storm over water
22
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guile
A
clever
23
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victual
A
food or other supplies (provisions)
24
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bough
A
tree branch
25
sagacious
wise
26
libations
liquid poured onto the ground as sacrifice
