MRS. MCALLISTER'S LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS



D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths Vocab GuidePg 11Behold: to seeBountiful: abundant; generousPg 13Disgust: strong feeling of dislikeSeized: grabbedSickle: a weapon that looks like a curved swordWithstand: bear, endure, resist, stand againstBoundless: endless, limitless Abundance: a large amount Pg 14Firm: strongPlotted: plannedOffspring: childrenPg 15Mourned: was sad16Tended: took care ofRapidly: quicklyStrode: steppedImpenetrable: impossible to get throughBreastplate: armor for your chestPrudence: Carefulness, good judgment, thinking ahead Allies: friends17Cunningly: cleverly, trickily Unconquerable: unbeatableVomited: threw upSurrendered: gave upRevolted: rebelled; fought backTrident: a weapon that looks like pitchforkBitter: angry, upset 18Fated: something that’s definitely going to happen Hideous: ugly20Fruitful: producing lots of crops and fruitMasons: people who make things out of stoneFleet: fastIridescent: multi-colored and shiny22Gleaming: shining Reigned: ruledHerald: messenger 23Hearth: fireplaceSacred: holy, specialDivine: god-like, heavenly Ichor: a liquid or fluid24Cuckoo: a small birdImmortal: cannot die, will live foreverMortal: can die, will not live foreverInherit: to receive something your parents or other family leave behind for youTormented: tortured Deceived: fooledDevoured: ate up26Mournful: sadDistress: a feeling of pain; troubleCraftiest: trickiestDull: boringDroned: talked on and onEternal: lasting foreverRevenge: payback; getting back at someone Rage: anger27Vicious: mean and nastyGorgeous: beautiful Permitted: allowed, gave permission to do somethingIn vain: to no use; without success 28Soothe: calmQuarreling: fighting Seized: grabbedWounds: injuriesDaintily: delicately, gracefullyGarments: clothes32Sinister: evilRapid: quickDiscord: disagreement or fighting Clashing: hitting against something Glee: happinessChariot: a cart that you stand in while horses pull the cartBrandishing: wavingFamine: a time without foodOblivion: death, total destructionWounded: hurt, injuredOintment: something you spread on injuriesBoastful: too proud, full of yourselfStrutting: marching around proudly30Attendants: servantsGarments: clothesBedecked: dressedLavish: fancyGirdle: beltWrought: madeFiligree: delicate patterns made of gold or silver wire; decorationMockingly: teasingly; in a mean, teasing way34Prudence: Carefulness, good judgment, thinking aheadSly: tricky, cleverAgony: extreme pain and suffering36Loom: a square wooden frame that you use to weave clothPupils: studentsExcel: to do something extremely wellContented: perfectly happy; satisfied Haughtily: in a proud and unfriendly way Tapestry: thick cloth that has pictures woven into itFlawless: without errors or mistakes; perfectShuttle: a tool used for weaving (looks a bit like a stick)Stern: serious and strict37Crevice: a crack 39Moody: changing your mood too quicklyTrident: a weapon that looks like a pitchforkGrotto: a small caveContent: perfectly happy; satisfied 40Barren: empty, dead, lifelessBidding : orders, commandsExhausted: tired, worn outForbade: told not to41Pilgrim: someone on a journey to a holy or special place Honor: to show your respect and admiration for someone42Chariot: a cart that you stand in while horses pull the cartOracle: someone who predicts the futureSacred: holy; specialCleft: crackSibyl: a priestess who tells the futureProphecies: predictions about the futureCoiled: wrapped aroundRadiant: beautiful, shining Unleashed: released or let loose Writhing: squirming in painTorrent: a heavy, fast flow or liquid; a large amount of somethingSomber: serious and gloomy44Grant: giveConsented: agreed to Hounds: dogsHinds: does, female deerWoe: problems or worriesSpellbound: so amazed and impressed by something you don’t pay attention to anything elseTunic: shirtStag: male deerBoast: bragPitiless: cruel; showing no sympathy or feeling for someone else’s pain46Belittling: insultingArousing: waking upWrath: angerStead: placePrime: the best part48Modest: humble; not thinking too much of yourselfInfested: filled withSoothed: calmedStealthily: sneakily and quietlyStaggered: stumbled; walked in an uncontrolled way like he was about to fall over49Restored: brought backSeek: searchRevenge: getting back at someone; paybackMenacing: threateningFled: ran awayRejoiced: celebratedNo avail: no helpFlee: run away50Merriest: happiestWits: brains, intelligenceLofty : high upPrecocious: smart at a young age 52Grove: a small group of treesSacrificed: to kill an animal to honor a godEntrails: gutsShame: a guilty or embarrassed feeling; a loss of respect53Oracle: a person who predicts the futureFurious: angrySpellbound: so amazed and impressed by something you don’t pay attention to anything elseAshamed: embarrassed and guiltyHerald: a messenger 54Glib: smooth and confident but not very thoughtfulBargain: an agreementCairn: a pile of stone that marks a trailVoyage: journey56Hospitable: welcoming to guestsDesolate: empty and lonelyMurky: cloudyStagnant: not movingPauper: a poor person58Gay: happyConsent: agreement, permission Yawning crevice: wide crackGrim: seriousIn vain: to no use; without success Dismal: gloomy60Golden-tressed: golden-haired; blondSinner: person who does bad thingsAvenging: getting back at someone; punishingErinyes: spirits who punished people Grieved: was sadBarren: empty; lifelessYouth: young man; teenager62Farewell: good-byeRadiant: beautiful and shining64Crone: ugly old womanSolemn: seriousOath: promise66Maenads: women who worship Dionysus Ransom: demanding money in exchange for a prisonerSlumber: sleepScornful: disliking, not thinking much of somethingPaying no heed: not listening or paying attention68 Indomitable: hard to defeat69Merriment: happiness; joy ................
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