Odyssey Flashcards (Full Set)

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Word meaning able to do many different kinds of things

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Versatile

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Odysseus is praised for being skilled in fighting, speaking, and problem-solving. Word that best describes this ability

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Versatile

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Word meaning someone or something that struggles with, opposes, or resists

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Adversary

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Polyphemus the Cyclops blocks Odysseus’s path and tries to destroy him. Word that best describes Polyphemus in this role

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Adversary

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Stagnant

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Not active or brisk

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Odysseus's men linger too long on islands

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Their journey is described as stagnant

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Disingenuous

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Lacking in truthfulness; giving a false appearance

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Odysseus tricks the Cyclops by saying his name is "Nobody"

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This act is described as disingenuous

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Total honesty and sincerity

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Integrity

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Quality of being honest about one's identity

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Integrity