The Odyssey Vocab Books 10-24

Melancholy

(N) depression of spirits, dejection (ADJ) dejected, depressed

Detest

to feel intense hatred toward; to loathe (V)

Foreboding

an omen, prediction, or presentiment especially of coming evil (N)

Amulet

a charm often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (N)

Regale

to entertain sumptuously; to feast with delicacies (V)

Libation

an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice; a beverage (N)

Assuage

to lessen the intensity of, to easy; to pacify, to calm (V)

Implacable

not capable of being appeased or significantly changed (Adj)

Indomitable

Incapable of being subdued; unconquerable (Adj)

Wane

to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to abate (V)

Timorous

fearful; timid (Adj)

Maelstrom

a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius (N)

Oracle

a person through whom a deity is believed to speak; a divine communication or revelation (N)

Zeal

eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something; passion (N)

Asylum

a place of retreat and security; a shelter; a refuge; a sanctuary (N)

Compact

an agreement or covenant between two or more parties (N)

Homage

expression of high regard, respect; a tribute (N)

Benevolent

marked by or disposed to doing good (Adj)

Candor

unreserved, honest, or sincere expression; forthrightness (N)

Rancor

bitter deep-seated ill will; enmity (N)

Lithe

easily bent or flexed; athletically slim (Adj)

Incredulity

disbelief (N)

Ponder

to weigh in the mind; to think about or reflect on (V)

Infallible

exempt from error; absolutely trustworthy (Adj)

Seer

one that predicts events or developments (N)

Dote

to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection (V)

Insatiable

incapable of being satisfied (Adj)

Indignity

an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect, an insult; humiliating treatment (N)

Desolate

devoid of inhabitants and visitors, deserted; joyless, disconsolate, and sorrowful (Adj)

Goad

(N) something that urges or stimulates into action, a spur (V) to incite or rouse as if with a goad

Vivacity

state of being lively in temper, conduct, or spirit (N)

Suffice

to meet or satisfy a need; to be enough for (V)

Maudlin

weakly and effusively sentimental (Adj)

Callow

lacking adult sophistication; immature (Adj)

Invoke

to call forth by incantation; to put into effect (V)

Reproach

(N) an expression of rebuke or disapproval(V) to express disappointment in or displeasure with

Plunder

to take the goods of by force; to steal (V)

Restitution

an act of restoring or a condition of being restored (N)

Piety

fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents); dutifulness in religion, devoutness (N)

Tumult

Commotion; a turbulent uprising, a riot; violent agitation of mind or feelings (N)

Tremulous

affected with timidity, timorous (Adj)

Dank

unpleasantly moist or wet (Adj)

Squalor

state of being marked by filthiness and degradation from neglect or poverty (N)

Respite

A period of temporary delay; an interval of relief (N)