WorksheetsThe Odyssey Part 2 Vocab
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
Implacable
incapable of being pleased
perfect or without error
unshakable or brave
Lavish
bestow or expend profusely
extravagant
wealthy
What does pliant mean in the following sentence?
"The willow branches were pliant."
easy to shape or bend
brittle or easy to break
brand new or green
Tremulous
quivering from weakness or fear
shaking from anger
confident in speech or action
Desolation
sadness from being abandoned
sadness from the loss of a loved one
destruction of a building
Abyss
a bottomless gulf or pit
a canyon only found in a desert
to be black in color
