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The Odyssey Vocab
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9th Grade
09/07/2006

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Acclaim
Definition
To praise
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Archaic
Definition
Old
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Ardor
Definition
Warmth or heat of emotion
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Artful
Definition
skillful, clever, tricky
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ascendancy
Definition
domination; growing power
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augury
Definition
an omen prophecy
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begrudge
Definition
to give reluctantly, to envy a possession or one's enjoyment
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beguile
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to deceive, mislead, persaude with charm
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bestow
Definition
to grant or give
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blandishment
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flattery
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brazen
Definition
shameless, insolent, disrespectufl
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bulwark
Definition
a strong defense or soemthing that defends
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chaste
Definition
morally pure
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circumspect
Definition
careful to consider consequences, cautious, prudent
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communal
Definition
pertaining to a group or community
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compliance
Definition
going along with, acquiescing
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concilliate
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to reconcile, pacify,renew a friendship
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conspicuous
Definition
obvious, noticeable, attracting attention
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contemp
Definition
scorn, extreme dislike or disdain
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covert
Definition
secret, concealed
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demur
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to hesitate, delay or object
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dissemble
Definition
to disguise, pretend
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divination
Definition
foretelling the future by means of magic
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elucidate
Definition
to make clear, explain
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endow
Definition
to provide with income or property, to supply with a talent or quality
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ennoble
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to elevate, to raise in rank
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enthralling
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captivating, spellbounding
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ethereal
Definition
heavenly, unusual, delicacy, light, lacking material substance, intangible
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flourish
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to thrive, to grow well
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formidable
Definition
menacing, causing fear or awe
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