The Odyssey Vocab. - Books 2-4

Question 0

Commandeer

Answer 0

Officially taking possession or control of

Question 1

Brooding

Answer 1

Showing deep unhappiness of thought

Question 2

Wrath

Answer 2

Extreme anger

Question 3

Luring

Answer 3

Temptation to do something or to go somewhere especially by offering some form of reward

Question 4

Embarked

Answer 4

Go on board a ship, plane, or vehicle

Question 5

Exploits

Answer 5

Bold or daring feat

Question 6

Heifer

Answer 6

A young female cow so has not borne a calf

Question 7

Hearth

Answer 7

A floor of a fireplace

Question 8

Wily

Answer 8

Skilled at gaining an advantage

Question 9

Rites

Answer 9

A religious or other solemn ceremony or act

Question 10

Shrewd

Answer 10

Having or showing large powers of judgement

Question 11

Libation

Answer 11

A drink poured out as an offering to a god (deity)

Question 12

Birthright

Answer 12

A particular right or possession or privilege one has from birth

Question 13

Keen

Answer 13

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

Question 14

Prophecy

Answer 14

A prediction

Question 15

loom

Answer 15

Making fabric by weaving yarn or thread

Question 16

Lavish

Answer 16

Sumptuously rich, luxurious, and elaborate

Question 17

Honed

Answer 17

Sharpen

Question 18

Nymph

Answer 18

A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations

Question 19

Offering

Answer 19

A thing offered, especially as a gift or contribution

Question 20

Suitors

Answer 20

A man who pursues a relationship with a particular women with a view of marriage

Question 21

Herald

Answer 21

An official messenger brining news

Question 22

Brazen

Answer 22

Bold and without shame

Question 23

Cunning

Answer 23

Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit