The Odyssey Books 1-4 Vocabulary

Baleful

deadly or pernicious in influence; foreboding or threatening evil

Beguiling

charming, pleasing

Insolence

rude and disrespectful behavior

Reproof

criticism for a fault

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

Robust

strong and healthy; vigorous

Insidious

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

luminous

(adj.) emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating

Felicity

happiness; bliss

promontory

(n.) a high point of land extending into water

Pensive

(adj.) thoughtful; melancholy

Ballasted

give stability to (a ship) by putting a heavy substance in its bilge

derelict

abandoned

Limpid

clear, transparent

Supplication

the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly

Expedient

suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance

Abashed

Made to be uncomfortable or embarrassed by something

languishes (languish)

To become feeble, weak or enervated

Specter

a ghost or phantom

blithely

In a manner where concern and consideration is lacked