The Odyssey Vocabulary Part 1
ponderous
(Adj) Definition - Heavy and slow moving; labored, dull or tiresome Synonym - burdensome Sentence - They ponderously run up the hill, panting and constantly losing energy.
abominably
(Adj) Definition - In a hateful way; horribly; In an extremely unpleasant or disgusting manner Synonym - unfavorably Sentence - The weather was too abominable to have a picnic.
appalled
(Adj) Definition - filled with dismay; horrified; shocked Synonym - astounded Sentence - He was appalled by the monstrous tornado.
harried
(Adj) Definition - troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances Synonym - agitated Sentence - The little kids harried him as he was doing his homework.
meditation
(Noun) Definition - A family of mental exercises in which a conscious attempt is made to focus attention in a non- analytical way. Synonym - introspection Sentence - She found meditation to be a scapegoat from the real world.
profusion
(Noun) Definition - A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount Synonym - plenitude Sentence - The nurses provided care in profusion for the sick patient.
adversary
(Noun) Definition - An enemy, opponent Synonym - foe Sentence - He carefully paid attention to every move of his adversary.
foreboding
(Noun) Definition - a feeling of evil to come Synonyms - foreshadowing Sentence - The series of events were foreboding her to a bad future.
ardor
(Noun) Definition - great enthusiasm, passion, or emotion Synonym - eagerness Sentence - The professor taught biology with great ardor.
travail
(Noun) Definition - strenuous physical or mental labor or effort Synonyms - agony Sentence - The dance team practiced with great travail-- until their feet bled.
beguiling
(Verb) Definition - misleading by means of pleasant or alluring methods; Charming; pleasing--to influence/ trick you Synonym - decieve Sentence - The beguiling villain tricked hero into giving away information.
assuage
(Verb) Definition - to make easier or milder, relieve; calm; most of the time mentally Synonym - alleviate Sentence - Her mother tried to assuage her sorrows after not getting the job.