The Trojan War Part II Vocabulary

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muster

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gathering of troops

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envoys

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messengers; representatives

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colonnade

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a series of columns placed at regular intervals

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ramparts

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defensive walls or embankments

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withering contempt

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destroying hate

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indignation

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anger at unfair treatment

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arrogant

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overbearing; having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance

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defensive walls

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structures built to protect against attacks

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embankments

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raised structures to prevent flooding or provide defense

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sudden attacks

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unexpected assaults on an enemy