"The Odyssey" Vocab. Week 1

What is the meaning of 'Abhorrence'?

• A charitable donation

• Food of the gods

• To humiliate, degrade

• A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word describes 'a means to an end'?

• Eddy

• Expedient

• Fettle

• Caveat

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'Amulet' refer to?

• A warning or caution

• Ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

• A steep rugged rock or cliff

• The sound of sheep or goats

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the definition of 'Buffeted'?

• Condition

• Careful consideration

• A casual romantic relationship

• Struck repeatedly, battered

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'Clamber' mean?

• Swirling current of water, air

• To climb awkwardly

• A hiding place

• Opposed

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4