The odyssey Flashcards
1
Q
Contending
A
A struggle against rivalries
2
Q
Nymph
A
A mythological spirt of nature imagined as a beautiful women
3
Q
Thwart
A
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
4
Q
Invoke
A
To call upon a deity in prayer
5
Q
Insolent
A
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
6
Q
Shroud
A
A length of cloth enveloping a garment
7
Q
Omen
A
An event that foretells the future or a sign of good/evil
8
Q
Dominion
A
Sovereignty or control
9
Q
Usurp
A
Take a position of power illegally
10
Q
Usher
A
A person who shows people their seat/ to guide someone somewhere
11
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Brine
A
Salty/saltwater
12
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Forlorn
A
Sad & abandoned
13
Q
Hinder
A
To delay someone by creating difficulties
14
Q
Plight
A
a plea for mercy or for someone to listen to you
14
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Plight
A
a plea for mercy or for someone to listen to you
