Odyssey Vocab 2

Which of the following is a definition of the adjective "keen"?

• Soft, sweet, and full-flavored

• Finely sharpened, as an edge

• Having a fresh, healthy red color

• Causing a shudder or feeling of horror

What does the noun "mutiny" refer to?

• A revolt or rebellion against constituted authority

• A strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune

• The mouth, throat, or gullet of an animal

• To lead on by exciting hope or desire

Which adjective describes something that causes a shudder or feeling of horror?

• Mellow

• Ruddy

• Keen

• Grisly

Which of the following is an example of the word "enthrall" used in a sentence?

• The eerie music in the horror film seemed to forebode that the old mansion might be haunted.

• I found the new book enthralling, and once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down all night.

• My dog has a very mellow personality; she never whines or barks.

• The band members had a mutiny when they decided to kick out their lead singer.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "keen" correctly?

• The eerie music in the horror film seemed to forebode that the old mansion might be haunted.

• I found the new book enthralling, and once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down all night.

• Many women report having a keener sense of smell while they are pregnant.

• The band members had a mutiny when they decided to kick out their lead singer.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "mutiny" correctly?

• The eerie music in the horror film seemed to forebode that the old mansion might be haunted.

• I found the new book enthralling, and once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down all night.

• My dog has a very mellow personality; she never whines or barks.

• The band members had a mutiny when they decided to kick out their lead singer.

What is the definition of "barbarian" as a noun?

• A person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person

• A person who is highly educated

• A person who is very polite and refined

• A person who is a skilled artist

Which of the following is NOT a definition of "barbarous" as an adjective?

• Uncivilized; wild; savage; crude

• Full of harsh sounds; noisy; discordant

• Conforming to classical standards or accepted usage

• Foreign; alien

What is the meaning of "steadfast" as an adjective?

• Easily swayed

• Fixed in direction; steadily directed

• Unreliable

• Indecisive

What is the meaning of "bounty" as a noun?

• A small amount of money

• Good things that are given or provided freely and in large amounts

• A punishment for a crime

• A type of plant