ENG Odyssey Vocab Flashcards

1
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wily

A

tricky

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2
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revelry

A

boisterous festivity or merry-making

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3
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plunder

A

to rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; to pillage

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4
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insidious

A

stealthy; deceitful –“insider trouble”

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5
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ardor

A

passion/enthusiasm

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6
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picturesque

A

like or suggesting beautiful scenery as if by an artist

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7
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tempest

A

a violent storm with strong winds

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8
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siege

A

conquering by surrounding and blockading

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9
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amber

A

yellowish resin jewel

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10
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ebony

A

hard, dark wood; black

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11
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defrauded

A

cheated

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12
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dissemble

A

disguise

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13
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lithe

A

supple; limber

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14
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incredulity

A

unbelievable

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15
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cutter

A

small swift ship

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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
Q

prodigious

A

enormous

21
Q

squall

A

brief, violent storm over water

22
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guile

A

clever

23
Q

victual

A

food or other supplies (provisions)

24
Q

bough

A

tree branch

25
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sagacious

A

wise

26
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libations

A

liquid poured onto the ground as sacrifice