Odyssey Vocab List 1

Guile

sly, or cunning intelligence

Squall

a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow or sleet

Mustered

assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle

Victuals

food, provisions

Bleating

the weak, wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf

Profusion

abundance or large vanity of something

Lolling

sit, lie, or stand i a lazy, relaxed way

Adz

a tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade at right angles to the handle, used for large pieces of wood

Sage

someone who is profoundly wise, often revered for their deep understanding, experience, and sound judgement

Twining

cause to wind or spiral around something

Rove

a person who spends their time wandering

Assuage

make an unpleasant feeling less intense

Flay

peel the skin off (a corpse or carcass)

Barrow

a burial mound

Implacable

relentless, unstoppable

Rancor

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing

Ardor

enthusiasm or passion

Blanched

flinch, or grow pale from shock or fear

Dire

extremely serious or urgent

Appease

pacify or placate by exceeding expectations

Insidious

proceeding in a gradual way with harmful effects

Strew

scatter or spread things

Libation

a drink poured as an offering to a deity