The Odyssey Vocab Books 10-24

(N) depression of spirits, dejection (ADJ) dejected, depressed

to feel intense hatred toward; to loathe (V)

an omen, prediction, or presentiment especially of coming evil (N)

a charm often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (N)

to entertain sumptuously; to feast with delicacies (V)

an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice; a beverage (N)

to lessen the intensity of, to easy; to pacify, to calm (V)

not capable of being appeased or significantly changed (Adj)

Incapable of being subdued; unconquerable (Adj)

to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to abate (V)

fearful; timid (Adj)

a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius (N)

a person through whom a deity is believed to speak; a divine communication or revelation (N)

eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something; passion (N)

a place of retreat and security; a shelter; a refuge; a sanctuary (N)

an agreement or covenant between two or more parties (N)

expression of high regard, respect; a tribute (N)

marked by or disposed to doing good (Adj)

unreserved, honest, or sincere expression; forthrightness (N)

bitter deep-seated ill will; enmity (N)

easily bent or flexed; athletically slim (Adj)

disbelief (N)

to weigh in the mind; to think about or reflect on (V)

exempt from error; absolutely trustworthy (Adj)

one that predicts events or developments (N)

to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection (V)

incapable of being satisfied (Adj)

an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect, an insult; humiliating treatment (N)

devoid of inhabitants and visitors, deserted; joyless, disconsolate, and sorrowful (Adj)

(N) something that urges or stimulates into action, a spur (V) to incite or rouse as if with a goad

state of being lively in temper, conduct, or spirit (N)

to meet or satisfy a need; to be enough for (V)

weakly and effusively sentimental (Adj)

lacking adult sophistication; immature (Adj)

to call forth by incantation; to put into effect (V)

(N) an expression of rebuke or disapproval(V) to express disappointment in or displeasure with

to take the goods of by force; to steal (V)

an act of restoring or a condition of being restored (N)

fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents); dutifulness in religion, devoutness (N)

Commotion; a turbulent uprising, a riot; violent agitation of mind or feelings (N)

affected with timidity, timorous (Adj)

unpleasantly moist or wet (Adj)

state of being marked by filthiness and degradation from neglect or poverty (N)

A period of temporary delay; an interval of relief (N)