The Odyssey Vocabulary in Context. Louts (n.) Clumsy, stupid people.

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The Odyssey Vocabulary in Context

Louts (n.) Clumsy, stupid people.

Prodigious (adj.) Enormous, huge.

Victuals (n.) Food or other provisions.

Rogue (adj.) A wandering beggar; a rascal.

Ponderous (adj.) Heavy and massive.

Profusion (adj.) An abundance; a large amount.

Adversary (n.) An opponent; enemy.

Foreboding (adj.) A feeling that something bad will happen.

Vile (adj.) Evil; offensive.

Ambrosial (adj.) Fit for the gods.

Doting (adj.) Foolishly or overly fond.

Disconsolate (adj.) Dejected; extremely unhappy.

Regaled (v.) Entertained, delighted with someone/something.

Abominably (adv.) Disgustingly.

Maelstrom (n.) A large, violent pool.

Avail (v.) To be of help or advantage to, as in achieving an end.

Scourge (n.) A means of harsh punishment or great suffering.

Ardor (n.) Passion.

Blanched (adj.) To become pale.

Hubris (n.) Excessive pride; knowledge reserved for the Gods.

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