The Odyssey Vocab Terms

Contending

struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).

Harried

feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed.

Plundered

steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

guile

sly or cunning intelligence.

mutinous

(of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.

Lout

an uncouth and aggressive person (typically used of a man or boy).

Valor

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Adversary

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

Profusion

an abundance or large quantity of something.

Adorn

make more beautiful or attractive.

Rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

Shirk

avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).

Impudence

the quality of being rude, disrespectful, or shamelessly bold, often by acting with an insolent lack of modesty or effrontery

Revelry

lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.

Maelstrom

a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.

Ruse

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

Restitution

the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner.

Ardor

enthusiasm or passion.

Suplication

the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

Deference

humble submission and respect.

Prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Travail

painful or laborious effort.

Avails

help or benefit.

Mandate

an official order or commission to do something.

Disdain

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Renowned

known or talked about by many people; famous.

Appalled

greatly dismayed or horrified.

Epithet

an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Pinion

the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.

Insidious

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Glowering

have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl.

Squalor

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

Tumultuous

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.

Foreboding

fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.

Lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Lavish

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Wily

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.