The Iliad — Vocabulary
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book This from the right to left the herald bears, Held out in order to the Grecian peers; Each to his rival yields the mark unknown, Till godlike Ajax finds the lot his own; Surveys the inscription with rejoicing eyes, Then casts before him, and with transport cries: "Warriors!"104 more yield → yields:gives or produces Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Paris he seeks, impatient to destroy, But seeks in vain along the troops of Troy; Even those had yielded to a foe so brave The recreant warrior, hateful as the grave.104 more yield → yielded:gave in, gave way, or gave up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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martialrelating to fighting skills She signed up for martial arts classes to learn self-defense and discipline.more Show sample from book (102) To these succeed Aspledon's martial train, Who plough the spacious Orchomenian plain†77 more relating to war, the military, or fighting Show general definition relating to war, the military, or fighting
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brazenbold and improper She made a brazen attempt to take credit for her colleague’s work during the meeting.more Show sample from book Then will I mount the brazen dome, and move The high tribunal of immortal Jove.†67 more bold and unrestrained by what others consider proper Show general definition bold and unrestrained by what others consider proper
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Chapman has taken the advantage of an immeasurable length of verse, notwithstanding which, there is scarce any paraphrase more loose and rambling than his.†48 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book Yet hence, O Heaven, convey that fatal face, And from destruction save the Trojan race.†34 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book The priest being refused, and insolently dismissed by Agamemnon, entreats for vengeance from his god; who inflicts a pestilence on the Greeks.†61 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book Achilles heard, with grief and rage oppress'd, His heart swell'd high, and labour'd in his breast; Distracting thoughts by turns his bosom ruled; Now fired by wrath, and now by reason cool'd: That prompts his hand to draw the deadly sword, Force through the Greeks, and pierce their haughty lord; This whispers soft his vengeance to control, And calm the rising tempest of his soul.†55 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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disdainlack of respect She tries to be polite, but she cannot hide her disdain for authority.more Show sample from book With like disdain The raging king return'd his frowns again.†31 more a lack of respect Show general definition to disrespect or reject as unworthy
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perishbe destroyed or cease to exist ...government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.Abraham Lincoln — Gettysburg Addressmore Show sample from book The mighty Mars in mortal fetters bound,(149) And lodged in brazen dungeons underground, Full thirteen moons imprison'd roar'd in vain; Otus and Ephialtes held the chain: Perhaps had perish'd had not Hermes' care Restored the groaning god to upper air.†31 more perish → perish'd:died, was destroyed, or ceased to exist Show general definition to die -- especially in an unnatural way or: to be destroyed or cease to exist Show editor's word notes You may encounter an informal expression, "Perish the thought." It means that the speaker hopes the thought will cease to exist and the thing it represents will never happen.
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haughtyarrogant or condescending (acting superior or self-important) It is a story about a haughty princess who has a great fall.more Show sample from book Patroclus, haste, the fair Briseis bring; Conduct my captive to the haughty king.†33 more arrogant
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book (she said) My words could please thee, or my actions aid, Some marks of honour on my son bestow, And pay in glory what in life you owe†41 more give Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book how the scornful Greeks exult to see Their fears of danger undeceived in thee!†27 more scorn → scornful:full of strong disrespect or rejection Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book Kings thou canst blame; a bold but prudent youth: And blame even kings with praise, because with truth.†24 more
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book As torrents roll, increased by numerous rills, With rage impetuous, down their echoing hills Rush to the vales, and pour'd along the plain.†31 more impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book On either hand The squadrons part; the expecting Trojans stand; Great Agamemnon bids the Greeks forbear: They breathe, and hush the tumult of the war.†22 more forbearance → forbear:refrain (hold back) from acting Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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ireanger Her unjust accusation sparked his ire, and he responded with a sharp retort.more Show sample from book So raged Tydides, boundless in his ire, Drove armies back, and made all Troy retire.†17 more Show general definition anger
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copiousa lot of She took copious notes.†more Show sample from book Soft as the fleeces of descending snows,(117) The copious accents fall, with easy art; Melting they fall, and sink into the heart!†11 more abundant (large in quantity or number) Show general definition abundant (large in quantity or number)
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adversedifficult She did an impressive job given the adverse circumstances.more Show sample from book That adverse gods commit to stern debate The best, the bravest, of the Grecian state.†12 more working against one's interests Show general definition working against one's interests
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satiatesatiate → satiated:satisfied The candy satiated my craving for sugar.more Show sample from book Then hear my counsel, and to reason yield, The bravest soon are satiate of the field; Though vast the heaps that strow the crimson plain, The bloody harvest brings but little gain: The scale of conquest ever wavering lies, Great Jove but turns it, and the victor dies!†10 more to satisfy a hunger; OR fill to satisfaction Show general definition to satisfy a hunger; or fill to satisfaction (typically said of hunger for food, but can be said of anything desired--such as of knowledge or sensual pleasure)