Year 8 s second set of Spellzone words.
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hubris |
One of the traits of a tragic hero is hubris.
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tragedy |
Her sudden death was a great tragedy.
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Odysseus |
Odysseus took ten years to get back home.
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hospitality |
The hotel was famous for its excellent hospitality.
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cyclops |
A cyclops has one eye.
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accomplishments |
He was proud of his accomplishments.
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courteously |
Courteously, he offered her a glass of lemonade.
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regaled |
The king was regaled with tales of great victory.
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meteorological |
It was a meteorological disaster.
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atrocity |
The battle was a total atrocity.
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Xenia |
Zeus expected humans to show good examples of Xenia.
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Odyssey |
An Odyssey is a long and dangerous journey.
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perilous |
Since the journey is perilous, be sure to bring a first-aid kit.
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intrigued |
Sherlock was intrigued; it was a most interesting case.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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