Shared Flashcard Set

Details

The Odyssey Unit 4
vocab
20
English
9th Grade
09/30/2010

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
travail (n)
Definition
very hard work
syn: toil, drudgery
ant: ease, relaxation
Term
maelstrom (n)
Definition
large, violent whirlpool
syn: vortex
Term
contrive(d) verb
Definition
think up; devise
Term
dissemble (v)
Definition
conceal under a false appearance; disguise
syn: hide, mask, camouflage
ant: show, manifest, reveal
Term
lithe(adj)
Definition
supple; limber
syn: flexible, pliable
ant: rigid, stiff, inflexible
Term
incredulity (n)
Definition
inability to believe
Term
bemusing (adj)
Definition
stupefying or muddling
syn: confusing, bewildering
Term
glowering (adj)
Definition
staring with sullen anger; swowling
syn: glaring
ant: smiling, grinning
Term
equity (n)
Definition
fairness; impartiality; injustice
ant: partiality, bias, injustice
Term
maudlin (adj)
Definition
tearfully or foolishly sentimental
syn: overemotional
ant: realistic, unemotional
Term
contempt (n)
Definition
disdain or scorn; scornful feelings
ant: honor, respect, admiration
Term
oblation (n)
Definition
offering to a god
Term
shirk (v)
Definition
avoid, shun, evade
syn: dodge, escape
ant: meet, face, confront
Term
haughty(adj)
Definition
arrogant
syn: overly proud, scornful, disdainful
ant: humble, modest
Term
impudence (n)
Definition
quality of being shamelessly bold; disrespectful
syn: rude, insolence
ant: respect, courtesy
Term
ruse (n)
Definition
stratagem, maneuver, scheme, crafty devise, actual, strategic
Term
wile (n)
Definition
craftiness; sly trick
syn: artifice, ruse
ant: frankness, openness
Term
revelry (n)
Definition
boisterous festivity
syn: merriment, celebration
Term
abyss(n)
Definition
ocean depths
Term
prevail (v)
Definition
triumph, win
Supporting users have an ad free experience!