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A long and eventful journey can be referred to as an ______.
A long and eventful journey can be referred to as an ______.
Odyssey
The mythical spirits of nature known as ______ were often depicted as beautiful maidens.
The mythical spirits of nature known as ______ were often depicted as beautiful maidens.
Nymphs
The hero displayed incredible ______ in the face of danger, earning the respect of his comrades.
The hero displayed incredible ______ in the face of danger, earning the respect of his comrades.
valor
The soldiers were constantly ______ by the enemy’s relentless attacks.
The soldiers were constantly ______ by the enemy’s relentless attacks.
The invading army ______ the city, taking all its valuable treasures.
The invading army ______ the city, taking all its valuable treasures.
The king’s ______ was passed down to his heir, ensuring the family’s wealth and status.
The king’s ______ was passed down to his heir, ensuring the family’s wealth and status.
The ______ gaze of the creature sent shivers down their spines.
The ______ gaze of the creature sent shivers down their spines.
The gods were said to feast on ______, a food of extraordinary delicacy.
The gods were said to feast on ______, a food of extraordinary delicacy.
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Odyssey
Odyssey
A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.
Nymph
Nymph
A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden.
Valor
Valor
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Harried
Harried
Feeling strained due to persistent demands; harassed.
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Plunder
Plunder
Steal goods typically using force during war or disorder.
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Ambrosia
Ambrosia
Food of the gods; often thought to grant immortality.
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Audacity
Audacity
A willingness to take bold risks.
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Foreboding
Foreboding
Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
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Odyssey Vocabulary
- Odyssey (noun): A long and eventful journey or experience.
- Nymph (noun): A mythological spirit of nature, often a beautiful maiden, residing in natural locations.
- Valor (noun): Great courage in dangerous situations, especially in battle.
- Harried (adj): Feeling strained due to constant demands.
- Plunder (verb): To steal goods using force, typically during war or conflict.
- Ordained (verb): Established by divine will.
- Regaled (verb): Entertained or amused someone.
- Courier (noun): A messenger or envoy.
- Patrimony (noun): Property inherited from a male ancestor.
- Baleful (adj): Threatening harm; menacing.
- Ambrosia (noun): Food of the gods.
- Trenchers (noun): Wooden plates or platters for food.
- Herald (noun): An official messenger delivering important news.
- Seafaring (adj): Pertaining to travel by sea.
- Glutton (noun): An excessively greedy eater.
- Reckoning (noun): Calculation or estimation.
- Epithet (noun): Adjective or phrase describing a quality of a person or thing.
- Invocation to the muse (noun): Request for help from a muse in writing poetry.
- Guile (noun): Sly or cunning intelligence.
- Illustrious (adj): Well-known, respected, and admired.
- Minstrel (noun): Medieval singer or musician who recited poetry.
- Divination (noun): Seeking knowledge of the future or unknown by supernatural means.
- Tunic (noun): Loose garment, sleeveless, typically reaching the knees, worn in ancient times.
- Clarion (noun): Shrill, narrow-tubed war trumpet.
- Wrath (noun): Extreme anger.
- Audacity (noun): Willingness to take bold risks.
- Shrouded (verb): Wrapped or dressed in a shroud for burial.
- Foreboding (noun): Fearful anticipation of something bad.
- Tactician (noun): Someone using planned strategy to achieve a goal.
- Lore (noun): Body of knowledge or traditions.
- Lucid (adj): Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
- Avengers (noun): Someone who seeks punishment for a wrong.
- Begrudge (verb): Envy someone’s possession.
- Stratagems (noun): Plan or scheme to outwit an opponent.
- Girdles (noun): Belts or cords worn around the waist.
- Astern (adverb): Behind or toward the rear of a ship.
- Gale (noun): Very strong wind.
- Anvil (noun): Heavy metal block for hammering metal.
- Heifer (noun): Young female cow.
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