Odyssey Vocab Review

What does the word "odyssey" mean?

• A) A short trip

• B) A routine task

• C) An extended journey or quest

• D) A quick decision

Which word is a synonym for "quest"?

• A) Pause

• B) Hunt

• C) Avoid

• D) Rest

What is the meaning of "wits" as used in the document?

• A) Physical strength

• B) Quickness of judgment; cleverness

• C) Emotional expression

• D) Artistic ability

Which of the following best describes a "comrade"?

• A) A competitor

• B) A close friend who shares one’s interests

• C) A distant relative

• D) A casual acquaintance

What does "arête" refer to?

• A) A type of clothing

• B) A musical instrument

• C) Virtue or excellence

• D) A historical period

What does "lumbered" mean?

• A) Ran swiftly

• B) Moved clumsily

• C) Danced lightly

• D) Walked steadily

What is the meaning of "stagger"?

• A) To run quickly

• B) To laugh uncontrollably

• C) To stumble

• D) To sing loudly

What does the word "hubris" mean?

• Modesty

• Arrogance

• False

• Frantic

Which word best describes a "modest view of one’s self"?

• Humility

• Desperate

• Wretched

• Treacherous

What is the meaning of "desperate"?

• Betraying trust

• Very unhappy

• Extreme need for help

• Arrogant pride