The Cyclops Vocabulary 1

The Cyclops's cave was filled with **plunder** from countless raids along the coast.

• Maps

• Treasure

• Weapons

• Flags

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

After a long journey, the explorers **disembarked** from their ship, eager to explore the island of the Cyclops.

• Set sail

• Went fishing

• Left the ship

• Cleaned the deck

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The Cyclops' cave was **luxuriant**, filled with a wide variety of plants and flowers that were well-tended and vibrant, despite its monstrous inhabitant.

• Empty

• Overgrown

• Lush and healthy

• Polluted

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Despite the efforts of the villagers, the Cyclops **eluded** capture by hiding in the dense forest.

• Surrendered to

• Was caught by

• Escaped from

• Attacked

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The **formidable** Cyclops was known for his strength and skill, making him a challenge to defeat in the myths.

• Weak

• Strong and intimidating

• Friendly

• Unskilled

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The **illustrious** author, known for her many best-selling novels about mythical creatures, was invited to speak at the conference on ancient Greek mythology, particularly focusing on The Cyclops.

• Unknown

• Famous and respected

• New

• Retired

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The sailors viewed each other as **comrades**, forming a strong bond through their shared experiences while navigating the treacherous seas.

• Enemies

• Strangers

• Friends and allies

• Competitors

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

The ancient curse left the treasure **accursed**, causing misfortune to all who sought to claim it, much like the eye of the Cyclops brought doom to those who encountered it.

• Lucky

• Cursed and bringing bad luck

• Valuable

• Hidden

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The **fate** of the Cyclops was sealed when Odysseus blinded him, leaving him unable to see or defend himself.

• Location

• Future or destiny

• Strength

• Visibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The Cyclops' cave displayed **innumerable** items, so many that it was impossible to see them all in one visit.

• Few

• Broken

• Countless

• Ancient

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4