What is a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb
Example: Pall of incense hung in the air as the funeral guests left the church.
100
What is Tremulous
Shaking or quivering slightly
Timid, nervous
Example: Odysseus's men were made tremulous by news of their upcoming visit to Hades.
100
What is coruscate
(of light) a flash or sparkle
Example: the fireworks coruscated in the sky and the crowd was mesmerized.
100
What is compunction
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad
Example: Grace felt compunction after eating 10 Milano's and being judged by Paris.
100
What is Canker
(noun) a plant disease that causes unsightly sores or blemishes
(verb) to make or become corrupt or infected
Example: the presence of my enemy is a canker to my friend group.
200
What is Paean
A song of praise or triumph
Example: The bard's paean paid beautiful tribute to the heroes of old.What is Paean
200
What is didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Example: Some people believe that The Odyssey is a didactic text meant to teach the importance of exercising discretion and self- control.
200
What is Atone
To do penance, to make up for a misdeed
Example: Odysseus atones for his blinding of Polyphemus with many trials and much suffering.
200
What is brigand
a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
Example: On his journey through the forest the king and his men were robbed and killed by a band of brigands.
200
What is resolute
(adj) determined, unwavering
Example: The girl was resolute to get an A on her English paper as she worked very hard on it.
300
What is Scapegoat
(in the bible) a person or animal who takes the blame of others
Example: When her parents got home and found the candy jar empty, young Mr. Silverman, made his brother the scapegoat, and he had to do chores.
300
What is purblind
having impaired or defective vision; slow or unable to understand; dimwitted
Example: Odysseus's purblind crew failed to listen and ate Helios' s cattle.
300
What is circumspect
(adj) prudent, cautious
Example: The circumspect student over prepared for the math test which made her not do well.
300
What is throng
noun: A crowd
verb: to crowd
Example: Throngs of tourists thronged fifth avenue which created a lot of business, when they were trying to see the statue of Grace Coolidge.
300
What is myrmidon
(noun) a faithful follower
Example: my dog is a myrmidon of my father as she loves him very much and follows him everywhere.
400
What is perdition
A state of eternal punishment and damnation
Example: Oedipus, if caught with the murder of Laius, will go into perdition for his crime; he will probably go to prison and pay for his mistakes.
400
What is incarnadine
a bright crimson or pinkish color, especially blood red
Example: The sinful act of murder left an incarnadine stain on her soul.
400
When have you felt sovereign?
Possible answer: I have felt sovereign when I babysit my little brother and am the boss, I can tell him what to do.
400
What is prow
the front of a boat
Example: the prow of the ship went straight into a rock, which caused the ship to sink.
400
What is sacrament
(noun) religious rite or ceremony, consecrated items
Example: I gave Joseph and Mary sacraments for their newborn, including a blanket.
500
What is calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander.
Example: The rumor that Karen cheated on her chemistry quiz, spread quickly on facebook and her reputation was plunged into calumny.
500
What is omnipotent
all powerful
Example: In the odyssey, even the gods are not omnipotent because they can't control the people's behaviors.
500
Name a food that is incarnadine?
Possible answer: a red apple.
500
What is suppliant
petitioner (a bargainer)
Example: "I come as a suppliant to ask you for an extension on my Odyssey essay" said Wylie.
500
What is sovereign
(noun) king or ruler
(adj) independent, having complete power
Example: My teacher has to grade my test as a sovereign and do it independently.