The Odyssey

Books I – V

Rousse Translation Vocabulary

 

Book I

Perils – (N)  Dangers

Dominion (N) – Land over which one has control

Rabble (N) – Disorganized, jumble group

Heirloom (N) – Keepsake, inheritance

 

Book II

Lissome (Adj) – agile, slender

Redress (N) – repayment

Provisions (N) – food and supplies

 

Book III

Brazen (Adj) – bold, arrogant

Libation (N) – a toast to honor something or someone

Lamentable (Adj) – full of sorrow or sadness; tragic

Prudent (Adj) – Wise or thoughtful

Rite (N)- Ceremony

 

Book IV

Vittles (N) – provisions; food

Valiant (Adj) – Brave

Indomitable (adj) – unable to be kept down or defeated

 

Book V

Incorruptible (Adj) – pure, unable to be ruined or corrupted

Luxuriant (Adj) – luxurious, rich, plentiful

Ambrosia (N) – delicious food

Tunic (N) – uniform shirt

Thrice (N) – three times

 

 

The Odyssey

Chapters 6 – 10

Rouse Translation

 

 

Book VI

Eddy

Shirk

Strode

Laden

Quaff

 

Book VII

Coping

Tribulation

Wayfarer

 

Book VIII

Wrangled

Eloquence

Inextricable

Coffer

 

Book IX

Heartily

Conspicuous

Abstain

 

Chapter X

Fathom

Gossamer

Pernicious