The Odyssey Part 2 Vocab

Commandeer

• to take by force

• a person in charge of a ship

• to give instructions

Adversity

• a state of misfortune

• an enemy

• when a task is easy

Heft

• bulk or weightiness

• to lift something

• thoughtful

Smite

• to affect suddenly or a heavy blow

• a weapon

• strength

Brazen

• to be made of brass or to be bold

• light in color

• disrespectful

Contemptible

• deserving of scorn

• similar or comparable

• feeling awe

Revelry

• unrestrained merrrymaking

• a type of prayer

• to spin around

What does rash mean in the following sentence?

"It would be extremely rash to make such an assumption."

• impulsive or reckless

• a skin irritation

• intelligent or wise

Restitution

• a sum of money paid to help with loss or injury

• a place to rest after loss or injury

• the composition of something

Tithe

• an offering of money

• an offering of goodwill

• an impossibility