The Odyssey Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank Flashcards

Practice fill-in-the-blank flashcards for vocabulary terms from The Odyssey by Homer.

To praise, approve, salute, or hail someone is to give them __________.

acclaim

Words such as 'thou', which are no longer part of normal vocabulary, are described as __________.

archaic

heat of emotion, and energy

ardor

skillful, tricky, and clever

artful

growing power, domination

ascendancy

an omen/prophecy before an event

augury

give reluctantly, or envy

begrudge

To deceive, mislead, or persuade with charm is to __________.

beguile

to grant or gift

bestow

flatter to pursuade

blandishment

disrespectful/shameful act

brazen

strong defense against invasion

bulwark

morally pure, modest

chaste

adjective for carefully considering before an decision

circumspect

a community wide shared thing

communal

act of obeying something

compliance

pacify, compromising, calming the situation

conciliate

obvious, noticeable, or attracting attention

conspicuous

powerful feeling of dislike and disrespect, feeling superior

contempt

to keep hidden, secret without being properly shown

covert

To hesitate, delay, or object to an action

demur

To disguise or pretend one's true motives

dissemble

Foretelling the future by means of magic

divination

To make something complicated clear. explaining something complex to make obvious

elucidate

To provide with income or property, or to supply with a talent or quality, is to __________.

endow

To elevate or raise someone in rank due to true devotion

ennoble

A book or story that is captivating and spellbinding is described as __________.

enthralling

Sounds that are heavenly, unusually delicate, light, or lacking material substance, divine, out of this world

ethereal

To thrive or grow well after a change in leadership

flourish

An opponent who is menacing and causes fear or awe

formidable

To quit, leave entirely, or withdraw from one's children or duties is to __________ them.

forsake

An event happening by accident or good chance, such as winning a lottery, is __________.

fortuitous

To make wrinkles or grooves, such as in one's brow when concerned, is to __________.

furrow

To playfully skip or leap around a room is to __________.

gambol

Objects or nobles covered with gold, golden color, or having a background of wealth are __________.

gilded

The seriousness or importance of a critical situation is referred to as its __________.

gravity

An error characterized by severe suffering or seriousness is described as __________.

grievous

A ghastly scene inspiring fear, such as a car accident, is described as __________.

grisly

Deceitfulness and duplicity used to trick someone out of money is called __________.

guile

To give shelter or refuge to an escaped convict is to __________ them.

harbor

Someone who is arrogant, excessively proud, and vain is described as __________.

haughty

To encourage or cheer someone with supportive words is to __________ them.

hearten

To give attention to warnings about danger is to __________ them.

heed

An event that is announced or publicized by newspapers is __________.

heralded

A person who is notably outstanding, famous, celebrated, or distinguished is __________.

illustrious

Barking or noise that is uninterrupted and constant is described as __________.

incessant

Anger resulting from something unjust or unfair is called __________.

indignation

Things that are very many or more than can be counted are __________.

innumerable

Insulting, contemptuous, or disrespectful behavior is known as __________.

insolence

One who interferes in the affairs or rights of others is an __________.

interloper

To mourn or express sorrow in a demonstrative manner is to __________.

lament

Remarks or thoughts that are easily understood and mentally sound are __________.

lucid

To utter injuriously misleading reports about someone is to __________ them.

malign

Matters that are ordinary or commonplace are referred to as __________.

mundane

To ponder, meditate, or ruminate about something is to __________.

muse

Behavior that is overly attentive, servile, and like a sycophant is described as __________.

obsequious

A habit or substance that is very destructive, harmful, or deadly is described as __________.

pernicious

Devotion and reverence to God is known as __________.

piety

Furniture or objects that are very heavy and unwieldy from weight are described as __________.

ponderous

A pain killer or substance that is powerful and has a strong effect is described as __________.

potent

A piece of land or rock projecting into a body of water is a __________.

promontory

Conditions that are favorably disposed or graciously inclined are described as __________.

propitious

Correct conduct in social or formal settings is referred to as __________.

propriety

Being wise and careful about practical matters is described as being __________.

prudent

An appetite that is urgently eager for food or craving satisfaction is described as __________.

ravenous

To reestablish friendship or resolve a dispute between parties is to __________.

reconcile

To feel great joy is to __________.

rejoice

To blame someone for something, or conduct that is beyond disgrace, involves __________.

reproach

A rest, delay, or period of relief from a tense job is called a __________.

respite

To honor or regard someone with deep respect is to __________ them.

revere

To subject someone to verbal abuse in anger is to __________ them.

revile

A cabin or setting relating to the country is described as __________.

rustic

A high-pitched or piercing sound made by sirens is described as __________.

shrill

One who supports a cause with firm partisanship and strength is a __________.

stalwart

A funeral procession that is dignified, majestic, and grand is described as __________.

stately

Gestures that are delicate, elusive, and not obvious are described as __________.

subtle

Begging or humbly asking for a favor or pardon is called a __________.

supplication

To be fed or supplied to excess at a banquet is to be __________.

surfeited

A debate that is turbulent or stormy is described as __________.

tempestuous

Wild or disturbing activity during a hurricane is referred to as __________.

turbulence

One who leads an unsettled, irresponsible, or disreputable life is a __________.

vagabond

Discomfort or distress caused to a nervous parent is a source of __________.

vexation

A crowd that becomes clamorous, boisterous, and vehement in outcry is described as __________.

vociferous

To show indecision or to vacillate from a previous decision is to __________.

waver