Vocabulary 7 Def
Vocabulary 7 Syn
Shield of Achilles
Book XVIII
Book XXII
100
This word most nearly means a petty and unjustified criticism or being critical or complaining.
What is carping?
100
The following synonyms for this word are reasonable; justifiable; sound; viable
What is tenable?
100
This scene is at the center of the Shield of Achilles.
What is sun, moon, and stars?
100
This Trojan warrior killed Patroclus.
Who is Hector?
100
This Goddess tricked Hector into fighting Achilles.
Who is Athena?
200
This word most nearly means to divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions
What is ramify?
200
The following synonyms for this word are commonplace; unimaginative; unoriginal
What is banal?
200
This scene is captured on the 7th section of the Shield of Achilles.
What is mountain pasture & a flock of sheep?
200
These are the two reason Achilles rejoined the Trojan war.
What is Hector killed Patroclus & stole Achilles armor?
200
This messenger God helped Priam retrieve the body of Hector.
Who is Hermes?
300
This word most nearly means to discuss repeatedly or at length
What is belabor?
300
The following synonyms for this word are wanting; yearning; greedy; exigent
What is insatiable?
300
This is the scene on the 6th section of the Shield of Achilles.
What is a herd of cattle?
300
This Goddess sent Iris to Achilles so she could bless him with an ethereal flame.
Who is Athena?
300
This person is fated to kill the mighty Achilles one day.
Who is Paris?
400
This word most nearly means generosity of spirit.
What is largesse?
400
The following synonyms for this word are eager; desirous; greedy; rapacious.
What is acquisitive?
400
This is the scene on the 5th section of the Shield of Achilles.
What is a vineyard?
400
This Trojan warrior runs from Achilles when he shows up to fight him.
Who is Hector?
400
This God contemplated interceding on Hector's behalf in the fight with Achilles.
Who is Zeus?
500
This word most nearly means likely to arouse hatred, resentment or anger in others or causing resentment or envy.
What is invidious?
500
The following synonyms for this word are understandable; logical; rational; lucid.
What is coherent?
500
This is on the outermost rim of Achilles' shield.
What is the Ocean?
500
This is the scene on the 8th section of the Shield of Achilles.
What is young people dancing?
500
This metaphor was used to compare the chase scene between Achilles and Hector.
What is hound chasing a fawn (or dog chasing a deer)?
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