arachene quiz

/əbˈskjʊr/

Not well-known or easily seen; hidden.

Arachne came from an _______ village, yet her talent became famous.

Noun / Adjective

/ˈskɑːr.lət/

A bright red color.

Her father was famous for producing a clear, bright /ˈskɑːr.lət/ dye.

Verb (present participle)

/ˈflɪkərɪŋ/

Moving quickly in an unsteady way; flashing.

Arachne’s fingers moved so fast they appeared to be __________.

Noun

/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dəri/

Decorative stitching on fabric.

People admired the fine __________ Arachne created on her cloth.

Noun (plural)

/nɪmfs/

Female nature spirits in Greek mythology.

Even the _______ came to watch Arachne weave.

Adjective

/ˈmɑːr.və.ləs/

Extremely good or impressive; wonderful.

The villagers thought her weaving was ________, almost magical.

Adverb

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt.li/

With anger caused by something unfair.

Arachne replied __________ when people said a goddess taught her.

Noun (plural)

/ˈɒnˌlʊ.kərz/

People who watch something without participating.

The ________ were amazed when the old woman revealed herself as Athene.

Noun

/ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

Stubborn refusal to change one’s opinion.

Arachne pressed her lips together in _________ and accepted the challenge.

Noun (plural)

/skeɪnz/

Coiled lengths of thread or yarn.

The ______ of colored wool lay beside Arachne.