Voc Flashcards
(25 cards)
Argonauts
Greek heroes who sailed with Jason to find the Golden Fleece
voyage
a long journey, especially by sea
ox meat
meat from an ox, a type of large cattle
fireside
the area near a fire or fireplace
Clashing Rocks
mythical rocks that crashed together and crushed ships
swayed
moved slowly from side to side
buckled
bent or collapsed under pressure
screeched
made a loud, high-pitched noise
hissing
making a sharp s sound like steam or snakes
lunged
suddenly moved forward
reared
rose up on the back legs
coils
loops or spirals
rasping
a harsh, grating sound
fangs
long sharp teeth
nostrils
the openings of the nose
scaly
covered with small hard plates like a reptile
heaved
lifted or pulled with effort
harbour
a place where ships can stop safely
perils
great dangers
stern
the back part of a ship
prow
the front of a ship
seething
violently moving or boiling
looming
appearing large and scary
spray
tiny drops of water in the air