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Myths, Legends and Folk Tales
vocab words for unit 10
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01/03/2005

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glinty
Definition
shiny, reflecting light
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overseer
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someone who watches over and directs the work of others
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shuffle
Definition
walk with dragging feet
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uncle
Definition
a term of respect given to an older man and not a blood relation
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sage
Definition
very wise man
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yearned
Definition
wanted very much
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acknowledge
Definition
recognize and admit
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trident
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spear with three(3) points
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dominions
Definition
regions over which someone rules
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hermes
Definition
a god who served as a messenger
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pomegranate
Definition
round fruit with a red leathery rind and many seeds
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haggard
Definition
looking worn from grief or illness
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cunning
Definition
skillful, cleaver
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crete
Definition
a Greek island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea
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veered
Definition
changed directions
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vacancy
Definition
emptiness
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Hercules
Definition
Hero of ancient Greek mythology known for his strength
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aesop
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a slave believed to be to author of many of the stories we know today as fables
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olympus
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mountain in northern greece known as the home of the gods
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dissuade
Definition
advise someone against an action
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