The Odyssey Vocab Books 1-8 RM

baleful

Adjective. Foreboding or threatening evil.

beguiling

Adjective. Agreeably or charmingly attractive or pleasing.

insolence

Noun. The quality of being rude or impolite.

reproof

Noun. Criticism for a fault: rebuke.

Indignation

Noun. Anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.

Robust

Adjective. Having or showing vigor or strength.

Insidious

Adjective. Causing harm in a way that is gradual and not easily noticed.

Luminous

Adjective. Emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light.

Felicity

Noun. The quality or state of being happy.

Promontory

Noun. A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

Pensive

Adjective. Suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.

Ballasted

Verb. To steady or equip a heavy substance placed in such a way as to improve stability and control.

Derelict

Adjective. Abandoned especially by the owner of occupant.

Limpid

Adjective. Serene and untroubled.

Supplication

Noun. A humble and earnest entreaty, or pleading.

Expedient

Noun. Something done or used to achieve a particular end usually quickly or temporarily.

Abashed

Adjective. Made to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by something that has happened or been done or said.

Languishes

Verb. To become dispirited, and assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy.

Specter

Noun. A visible disembodied spirit: ghost.

Blithely

Adverb. In a happy, lighthearted manner.