The Odyssey — Vocabulary
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dwelldwell → dwells:lives in The creature dwells in the forest.more Show sample from book Or if, already dead, he dwell below.62 more live (makes his home) Show general definition for dwell (as in: It dwells in the forest.) make one's home in; or to live in; or to stay (in a place)
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dwellinghome There is a second dwelling unit on the property.more Show sample from book Thenceforth thou may'st expect thy friends to see, Thy dwelling, and thy native soil again.62 more Show general definition for dwelling (as in: a modest dwelling) a house or shelter in which someone lives
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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 And well he merited the death he found; 60 So perish all, who shall, like him, offend.†54 more die, be destroyed, or cease 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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illustriousfamous and respected The university invited an illustrious scientist to speak at the graduation ceremony.more Show sample from book Eurymachus, and ye the suitor train Illustrious, I have spoken: ye shall hear No more this supplication urged by me.†73 more famous and admired; OR worthy of admiration Show general definition famous and admired; or worthy of admiration
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abideabide → abides:lives She abides in the forest.more Show sample from book Hermes, Heav'n's messenger, admiring stood That sight, and having all survey'd, at length Enter'd the grotto; nor the lovely nymph 90 Him knew not soon as seen, for not unknown Each to the other the Immortals are, How far soever sep'rate their abodes.†57 more abide → abodes:to live in a place; OR more rarely: to live with someone or something Show general definition for abide (as in: abide in the forest) to live in a place or more rarely: to live with someone or something
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book She heard astonish'd; and the prudent speech Reposing of her son deep in her heart, Again with her attendant maidens sought Her upper chamber.†33 more
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regaleregale → regaled:entertained She regaled us with tales from her first year at college.more Show sample from book And now (the banquet from the spits withdrawn) They next distributed sufficient share To each, and all were sumptuously regaled.†32 more Show general definition to entertain -- especially with amusing stories
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book Yet all the Gods, with pity moved, beheld His woes, save Neptune; He alone with wrath Unceasing and implacable pursued Godlike Ulysses to his native shores.†27 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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mentorsomeone who guides and advises another who is less experienced Each new employee is matched with a mentor.more Show sample from book He is refused, but is afterwards furnished with what he wants by Minerva, in the form of Mentor.†20 more someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced… Show general definition someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced; or the act of providing such guidance
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attireclothing for an occasion She wore formal attire to the banquet, including a long black dress and heels.more Show sample from book Then, bathed and fresh attired, Penelope ascended with her train The upper palace, and a basket stored With hallow'd cakes off'ring, to Pallas pray'd.†27 more attire → attired:clothing -- especially of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion Show general definition clothing -- especially of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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azuresky-blue The sky was a perfect shade of azure on the morning of the hike.more Show sample from book 100 To whom Minerva, Goddess azure-eyed.†26 more Show general definition a shade of blue similar to that of the sky on a clear sunny day
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deemedbelieved or judged The producer deemed her too old to play the role.more Show sample from book But now, report Proclaims me his, whom I of all mankind Unhappiest deem.†24 more deemed → deem:believe or judge
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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 He said, and in the brazen-floor'd abode Of Jove the Gods assembled.†20 more bold and unrestrained by what others consider proper Show general definition bold and unrestrained by what others consider proper
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diffusespread out When the United States focused on terrorism, the movement went further underground and became more diffuse.more Show sample from book And righteous was that vengeance; his renown Achaia's sons shall far and wide diffuse, To future times transmitting it in song.†17 more to spread; OR to soften or calm; OR to be spread out (not concentrated) Show general definition to spread; or to soften or calm or: to be spread out (not concentrated) -- sometimes implying a lack of organization
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discreteseparate We collected data from three discrete studies.more Show sample from book To whom Telemachus, discrete, replied.†69 more separate or distinct Show general definition separate or distinct
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bardsomeone who composes poems about important events and people Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon.more Show sample from book 640 So sang the bard illustrious, at whose song Ulysses melted, and tear after tear Fell on his cheeks.†40 more someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and peopl… Show general definition for bard (as in: written by the bard) someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and people; or (as a proper noun) Shakespeare Show editor's word notes Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon or just the Bard.
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nuptialwedding The bride and groom exchanged their nuptial vows in a beautiful ceremony by the beach.more Show sample from book Short life and bitter nuptials should be theirs.†27 more nuptial → nuptials:wedding ceremony and festivities Show general definition concerning a wedding
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assailassail → assailed:attacked Critics assailed the author’s latest work, questioning its originality and depth.more Show sample from book 270 He ended; then, Asphalion, at his word, Servant of glorious Menelaus, poured Pure water on their hands, and they the feast Before them with keen appetite assail'd.†24 more assail → assail'd:to attack or cause trouble Show general definition to attack or cause trouble
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inureinure → inured:desensitized (untroubled by something because one is so accustomed to it) The culture creates children inured to violence and gore.more Show sample from book Then ate the Hero toil-inured, and drank, 220 And to his herald thus Alcinoues spake.†14 more inure → inured:desensitized or hardened Show general definition desensitize or harden (cause to stop being troubled by something bad due to prior exposure to it)
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satiatesatiate → satiated:satisfied The candy satiated my craving for sugar.more Show sample from book Yet while, sequester'd here, I frequent mourn My slaughter'd friends, by turns I sooth my soul 130 With tears shed for them, and by turns again I cease; for grief soon satiates free indulged.†10 more satiate → satiates: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)