Vocabulary Lines Flashcards
1
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Behind a ship
A
Astern
2
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To disable or restrain by binding the arms
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Pinioned
3
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An act of pouring liquids as a sacrifice (as to a deity)
A
Libations
4
Q
Insulting
A
Insolent
5
Q
An Ancient Greek and Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen or cattl
A
Hecatombs
6
Q
Long narrative poem about important events in history or folklore of culture
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Epic
7
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Any of the nine goddesses of the arts, literature, and sciences; the spirit that is thought to inspire a poet or other artist
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Muse
8
Q
Famous
A
Formidabl
9
Q
Rebellious
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Mutinous
10
Q
Cry out raucously
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Sauall
11
Q
Strong current of air
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Gale
12
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Exciting amazement or wonder
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Prodigious
13
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Food or other provisions
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Victuals
14
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Glowing fragment of coal in the fire
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Embers
15
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Dishonest or worthless animal
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Rogues
