VOCABULARY
Varied in appearance or character
Motley
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Brusque
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
Malevolence
vocabulary word for "pleasant; peaceful; calm"
Halcyon
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Grimace
to assert; to argue; to face
Contend
something resembling a plant tendril; a spiral form like a slender curl or ringlet of hair
Tendril
to burn or scorch the surface with a sudden, intense heat.
Sear
What is a pilaf?
A dish of rice cooked in stock with spices, typically having added meat or vegetables.
to be resentfully willing to give, grant, or allow (something)
Grudge
to express contempt for; ridicule
Deride
deserted; bare; emptiness
Desolate
to drive or urge
Goad
In Greek mythology who is considered the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and humans?
Zeus
extremely bad; appalling
To cause great and continual trouble to
Bedevil
worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
Decrepit
to greatly dismay or horrify
Appall
What are Samos, Santorini, and Crete? For double points, which is the largest?
They are Greek Islands. Crete is the largest and most populous.
in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement
Deft
lean and muscular
sinewy
to demolish; destroy; tear down
Raze
Not showing due respect for another person
Impudent
Who was a military general who created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India?
Alexander the Great
threatening harm; menacing
Baleful