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Revised Review of Odyssey vocabulary

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
the act of moving one’s limbs or body about randomly and wildly (often followed by around or about),
a)
flailing
b)
wailing
c)
whaling
d)
availing
2.

"silver tarnishes too easily"

or

"his regime had not been tarnished by human rights abuses, though it should have been"

a)

discolor

b)

stain

c)

sully

d)

blemish

3.
Fill in the blank: Don't________, you will ruin your posture!
a)
Stoop
b)
Droop
c)
Gloop
d)
Sloop
4.
uncontrollable desire to kill or maim others.
a)

savagery

b)

bloodthirstiness

c)

bloodlust

d)

sadism

e)

murderousness

5.

What's a five-letter verb that means "to brag excessively"? It's like "boast," but more feeling and thinking than speaking.

(a)  

6.
Which of the following is a word that describes a state of mind in which someone is so absorbed by something that they are unaware of anything else going on around them?
a)
A) Jitter
b)
B) Trance
c)
C) Juggle
d)
D) Tingle
7.
the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance
a)
humidity
b)
humility
c)
brady
d)
apocalypse
8.

What is the term used to describe a plant disease caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses, that results in the withering, discoloration, and eventual death or decay of plants. Rhymes with "fright."

(a)  

9.
What is a word that sounds like a mischievous creature hiding and waiting to jump out and surprise someone?
a)
A) Splash
b)
B) Giggle
c)
C) Snort
d)
D) Flutter
e)
E) Lurk
10.
What is the word that means "to stare with one's mouth open, as in amazement or wonder" or " a large hole in a wall, floor etc."?
a)
A) Grinning
b)
B) Giggling
c)
C) Glancing
d)
D) Gaping
11.
what is a dark outline of someone or something?
a)

Folder

b)

Shadow

c)

Silhouette

d)

Oar

e)

silver lining

12.
a person who is dishonest or a criminal.
a)
criminal
b)
offender
c)
lawbreaker
d)
crook
13.
A storm or wind blowing aggressively?
a)

Air

b)

Billowing

c)

Blustering

d)

Blowing

14.
A long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving.
a)
rein
b)
control
c)
constrain
d)
regulate
e)
restin
15.

a long, thin cover for a sword, knife, or other large blade:

a)

shellbard

b)

scabbard

c)

seibert

d)

sheath

16.

Being in partial or total darkness or emotionally despondent

a)

Gloom

b)

Shadow

c)

Cover

d)

Mope

17.

used to describe a slow-moving thing

a)

Sluggish

b)

Lethargic

c)

Bush

d)

Bus

18.
lack of good sense, foolishness
a)

Folly

b)

Carelessness

c)

Youth

d)

Naivete

19.

extremely critical, used especially when describing a feeling or temperature.

a)

Serendipitous

b)

Hot

c)

Searing

d)

Contingent

20.
shimmering
a)

reflecting a gentle light that seems to move slightly

b)

in a way that is full of light, or shining

c)

glowing

d)

moving methodically

21.
Calamity
a)

a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering

b)

great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty

c)

a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering

d)

a shellfish colony

22.
What does flotsam mean in the following sentence? "After the crashes of two cargo ships, the flotsam is still in the water."
a)
floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
b)
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
c)
an interruption in time or continuity
d)
weak or in poor health, physically or mentally
23.

What does carcass mean in "She saw the mud-covered carcass of a sheep."

a)

a dead body

b)

soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep

c)

a material thing that can be seen and touched

d)

a skinned animal

e)

corpse

24.

What does the metaphor "fuming" mean?

a)

exhausted

b)

opposite of angry

c)

very angry

d)

producing smoke

25.

severe physical or mental suffering

or

cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering

a)

suffering

b)

affliction

c)

torment

d)

misery

26.

to twist and squeeze wet clothes or your own hands

a)

wring

b)

ring

c)

massage

d)

wrinkle

27.
Scrutiny is a word that mean examination or observation. It comes from the Latin word scrutari (to search or examine). What does inscrutable mean?
a)
capable of being understood
b)
incapable of being misunderstood
c)
incapable of being understood
d)
capable of being misunderstood
28.

Knowing that Poseidon (The Sea God) is angry with Odysseus, what does tempest mean in the following sentence? "It was plain that this tempest had been sent by Poseidon," pg. 39

a)

a violent storm

b)

a frustrated person

c)

a very calm sea

d)

a lovely gift

29.

Knowing that Poseidon wanted to harm Odysseus in the ocean, what does "to abate" mean in the following excerpt? "Once the ship was safe, the storm abated." (pg. 39)

a)

to decrease in force or intensity

b)

extreme in degree, power, or effect

c)

not attracting or deserving particular attention

d)

having or expressing great depth of feeling

30.

What does insubstantial mean, as in, "One of the wraiths was an insubstantial as all the others, but he had a dignity, a purpose, that the others lacked." (pg. 52)

a)

lacking firmness or solidity

b)

existing or continuing a long while

c)

unchanging in condition

d)

the importance and value that a person has

31.
A feeling of intense longing for something
a)

repulsion

b)

yearning

c)

aversion

d)

earnest

32.

What does gurgling mean in "I was so hungry that you could hear my stomach gurgling."

a)

making or characterized by a hollow bubbling sound

b)

a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

c)

the action of bringing a liquid to the temperature at which it bubbles

d)

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds

33.

What does pretense mean? "His anger is masked by a pretense that all is well."

a)

an ideal to which we might aspire

b)

an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment

c)

a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

d)

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

34.
Knowing that Poseidon wants to get Oddyseus what does placate mean in the following sentence? "Perhaps these people could provide us with some way to placate or outwit the Sea God."
a)
make someone less angry
b)
make someone more angry
c)
make someone sad
d)
make someone terrified
35.

What does muster mean? "17,000 men had been mustered on Haldon Hill."

a)

using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly

b)

to take using sudden force

c)

assemble, especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.

d)

to lose by being outmanoeuvred.

36.
To arouse the curiosity of someone, be of interest, fascinate. E.g. "Their research ____ most scientists"
a)

Amazes

b)

Flabbergasts

c)

Intrigues

d)

Invokes

37.
​water that contains a lot of salt, used especially for preserving food
a)

sea water

b)

brine

c)

rain water

d)

vinegar

38.

"Circe told me of the island of the Sirens, and their enchantments, and how I might evade them."

Mark all the synonyms for "evade."

a)

escape

b)

elude

c)

avoid

d)

hide

39.
"as she did so the pig once again became one of my crew, on his hands and knees, guzzling acorns." Whats does "guzzling" mean?
a)
to drink something quickly and in large amounts.
b)
to swim quickly
c)
to talk a lot
d)
to eat more than you need
40.
"I leaped to my feet." What does "leaped" mean?
a)
to jump high or a long way.
b)
to touch
c)
to sit on the ground
d)
to lean towards somthing
41.
What does quarry mean in the following sentence: "By the nodding heads around me, I saw it would be hard to cheat Poseidon of his quarry."
a)
a heap of the game killed in a hunt
b)
one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit
c)
to eat up greedily or ravenously
d)
to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction
42.

What word can replace "decreed" in the following sentence "It has been decreed by mighty Zeus that anyone approaching one's threshold in peace should be welcomed."

a)

ordered

b)

banned

c)

appealed

d)

rescinded

43.
What is the meaning of burnished?
a)

the situation when the parts of something fit together in a natural or reasonable way

b)

smooth and shiny, usually because of being polished

c)

charred from the fire

d)

marked by a hot-iron

44.
This word is a verb that describes a certain facial expression that conveys anger or disapproval. It is often characterized by a furrowed brow and a piercing gaze, and is typically used to indicate someone's displeasure with another person's actions or behavior. What is this word?
a)
gaze
b)
stare
c)
glowered
d)
look
45.
What is the adjective that describes someone or something that is noisy, disorderly, or disruptive in behavior or character? This word can also refer to a group or crowd of people who are rowdy in this sense, often causing disturbances or disruptions in public places or events. What is this word?
a)
rowdy
b)
loud
c)
annoying
d)
frustrating
46.
To force to do
a)

encourage

b)

bludgeon

c)

strain

d)

compel

47.

to work extremely hard and constantly in drudgery

a)

battle

b)

stride

c)

toil

d)

loathe

48.

Prophets can tell you what is going to happen in the future. Therfore, they are said to deliver what?

a)

lottery numbers

b)

prophecy

c)

scripture

d)

fate

49.

to act in an extremely joyful manner is to act...

a)

gleefully

b)

vigorously

c)

strenuously

d)

passionately

50.
Judging by this guy's expression, he probably just received shocking news. What other word could be used instead of "shocking"?
a)
swaggering
b)
clamoring
c)
staggering
d)
mundane
51.
Which of the words below mean: "the floor of a fireplace"?
a)

heart

b)

hearth

c)

gerth

d)

mantel

52.
Complete the following sentence: He was ______ around on crutches. (the definition of the missing word is: "walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury")
a)

hobbling

b)

gliding

c)

stumbling

d)

traveling

53.

An incantation, magic spell, charm, or bewitchment can also be called what?

a)

luck

b)

hope

c)

enchantment

d)

awe

54.
What is the earthy and alluring scent associated with certain animals like deer and muskoxen, commonly used in fragrances?
a)
vanilla
b)
musk
c)
citrus
d)
aroma
55.
What is the word that refers to ringing a bell or a fee charged for using a particular service or facility?
a)
tax
b)
money
c)
price
d)
toll
56.
What is the word that refers to staying awake to keep watch, especially at night, or to a public gathering held for a specific purpose?
a)
awake
b)
alert
c)
focused
d)
vigil
57.

What is the meaning of the bold word in this sentence?

"The brawl erupted over a long-standing feud between the two."

a)

to be in agreement or conformity

b)

friendship inspired by shared experiences, especially negative or difficult ones

c)

a lasting conflict having acts of violence and revenge

d)

a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity

58.

A time of great challenge

or

a formal meeting in a law court, at which a judge and jury listen to evidence and decide whether a person is guilty of a crime.

a)

arbitration

b)

mediation

c)

trial

d)

affliction

59.

wanting payback for being wronged is being_____

a)

Vengeful

b)

Revenge

c)

Vengeance

d)

Vindictively

60.

a place of protection

a)

sanctuary

b)

safe zone

c)

camp

d)

refuge

61.

Ironically, which of these was not done at the hypothetical slumber party

a)

sleep

b)

watch movies

c)

pillow fight

d)

play hide and seek

62.
What is dung. "It was a horrible smell, the smell of the dung almost made me want to puke. It was so large, how could something like that come from an animal."
a)

To hit something or someone so hard.

b)

To evade an incoming attack

c)

animal feces

d)

human excrement

63.
Complete the sentence: "Most arrows are ________ with 3- to 5-inch feathers"
a)
Clutched
b)
Fletched
c)
Streched
d)
Clechted
64.
What does threading mean?
a)
barely making it in a small space
b)
doing a great job
c)
messing up something
d)
unacceptable
65.
Which of these followings means "to cover, the object that we put dead people in."
a)
blanket
b)
shroud
c)
curtain
d)
coffin
66.
What is the meaning of folly as used below? "This an act of folly. How can you mess up such an easy task?"
a)
foolishness
b)
doing a great job
c)
unacceptable
d)
inappropriate
67.

What is the object in which this rider sits called?

a)

horse car

b)

carrier

c)

chariot

d)

sleigh

68.
Which of the following means "to trade, bargain"
a)
pretense
b)
linger
c)
gloat
d)
barter
69.
To eat small portions of food throughout the day.
a)
Feeding
b)
Grazing
c)
Eating
d)
Nourishing
70.
Which description fits the word "balm" ?
a)

A fragrant cream or liquid used to heal or soothe the skin.

b)

A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off.

c)

A drop of a thick liquid or viscous substance.

d)

Fat, round, or bulging.

71.
Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
a)
Oblivious
b)
Obnoxious
c)
Ominous
d)
Obligation
72.
Make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
a)
Writhe
b)
White
c)
Write
d)
Wrath
73.
Walking with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance.
a)

Cruising

b)

Frolicking

c)

Wading

d)

Waddling

74.
A recess in the wall of a room or garden.
a)

Recess

b)

Alcove

c)

Clover

d)

Attic

75.
The weak, wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf.
a)
Screaming
b)
Crying
c)
Moaning
d)
Bleating
76.
a long, deep cut or wound.
a)
dash
b)
gash
c)
tackle
d)
mattle
77.
cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment. "he was ______ by the pain in her face."
a)
transfixed
b)
loomed
c)
brooded
d)
juppaded
78.
a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth.
a)

twins

b)

brood

c)

forefather

d)

brew

79.

the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself

shares a root with the word "composition"

(a)  

80.

in a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

shares the prefix with disdain and disagree

(a)  

81.
to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow?
a)

Air Kiss

b)

Bow

c)

Point

d)

Beckon

e)

You are beautiful, stay determined.

82.
look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
a)

defend

b)

fine

c)

fend

d)

fiend

83.
1. an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.
a)
guise
b)
agent
c)
semblence
d)
disguise
84.
1. capture the fascinated attention of.
a)

enthralled

b)

impressed

c)

amazed

d)

distract

85.
1.jump or dive quickly and energetically. 2.push or thrust quickly. 3.an act of jumping or diving into water. Which word is this.
a)

plunk

b)

plummet

c)

descend

d)

plunge

86.
a prediction of what will happen in the future: exp. "when spares are spared, when time is turned, when unseen children murder their fathers: then will the Dark Lord return."
a)
Retrospection
b)
Prophecy
c)
Remembrance
d)
Provision
87.
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
a)
summon
b)
gloat
c)
blight
d)
premonition
88.
a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by attrition, or a well-prepared assault
a)
wraiths
b)
warfare
c)
battlefield
d)
siege
89.
a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
a)

ghost

b)

wraiths

c)

evil

d)

Death Eaters

90.

Many characters in ancient myths possess a fundamental character flaw that leads to the conflict that drives the plot. The technical, Greek term for this flaw is what?

For Odyseus, it is his pride.

a)

fault

b)

hamartia

c)

failure

d)

guilt

91.
Complete the following sentence: The glass was broken into____
a)

vigils

b)

shards

c)

alcoves

d)

hoards

92.
unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch.
a)
clammy
b)
unfurled
c)
craning
d)
whittled
93.

What is the device that the old man uses to prepare the field for planting

a)

a chariot

b)

a plough

c)

a folly

d)

a yoke

94.

Removing eyebrow hairs is painful, but to shape them you must take tweezers and do what to those little tiny hairs?

a)

coerce

b)

strive

c)

toss out

d)

pluck

95.
cover or envelop so as to conceal from view
a)
Layer
b)
Expose
c)
Shroud
d)
Uncover
96.

verb

arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone).

"the public were ______ at the brutality involved in the violent incident"

a)

disappointed

b)

outraged

c)

exhilarated

d)

perturbed

97.
which word has the meaning: "capable for inventive thought and quick understanding?"
a)

Deceitful

b)

Sly

c)

Cunning

d)

Witted

98.
quick and light in movement or action; agile.
a)
bold
b)
nimble
c)
brooch
d)
wept
99.

Which of the following words describes eating a whole pizza in just a few minutes?

a)

nibble

b)

consume

c)

devour

d)

munch

100.

Another word for Odysseus's fundamental character flaw, or his "hamartia," is his pride, also know as what?

a)

humility

b)

hunger

c)

humanity

d)

hubris

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