Glossary Of Terms In Homer's Odyssey '

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Posterity- All future generations. Verity- A true principle or belief, esp. one of fundamental importance. Oracle- A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity. Indissoluble- Unable to be destroyed; lasting “an indissoluble friendship”. Council- An advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly. Bestowed- confer or present (an honor, right, or gift): “the office was bestowed him by the chief of state”. Parricide- The killing of a parent or other near relative. Dauntless- Showing fearlessness and determination: “dauntless bravery”. Chide- Scold or rebuke: “she chided him for not replying”. Unilineal- Unilineality…show more content…
Resound- (of a sound, voice, etc.) Fill a place with sound; be loud enough to echo. Perchance- By some chance; perhaps. Imperial- Of or relating to an empire: “ Britaian’s imperial era”. Voluptuous- Of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure. Cistern- A tank for storing water, esp. one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet. Intemperance- The quality of being intemperate Avarice- Extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Pernicious- Having a harmful effect, esp. in a gradual or subtle way. Blaspheme- The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk. Integrity- The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Scruple- A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action. Reconcile- Restore friendly relations between: “she wanted to be reconciled with her father”. Overcredulous- too credulous for your own good. Abjure- Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim) Covet- Yearn to possess or have (something) Sanctity- The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. Ulcerous- Cankerous: having an ulcer or…show more content…
Perceive- Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. Perturbation- Anxiety; mental uneasiness. Murky- Dark and gloomy, esp. due to thick mist. Valiant- Possessing or showing courage or determination: “ a valiant warrior”. Distempered- Paint (something) with distemper. Fain- Disposed: having made preparations; “prepared to take risks”. Fancy- Elaborate in structure or decoration. Oblivious- Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one. Antidote- A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular person. Censure- Express severe disapproval of (something or someone), typically in a formal statement. Speculative- Engaged in, expressing , or based on conjecture rather than knowledge Siege- A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender… Abhor- Regard with disgust and hatred. Brandish- Wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement. Compass- An instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from
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