The Penelopiad: Definitions by Emily Wilkinson https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh As you read the first 39 pages of The Penelopiad, circle all of the words or terms you don't know. List and define five of them here. en-us 2021-01-04 20:58:21 UTC 2024-07-06 22:50:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270d.png vocab words- Sophia Bruny https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1057800192 ambiguous- open to more than one interpretation, doubtful or uncertain
bilious- irritable or bad tempered
buffoonery- the art and practices of a buffoon, low jests
desecration- the act of depriving something of its sacred character
eminent- of high rank, station or quality, noteworthy, outstanding in character or performance]]> 2021-01-06 00:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1057800192 5 Words Definitions-Sara Gutierrez saragutierrez23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1057846646 edify-morally or intellectually
unscrupulous-having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
minstrel-a medieval singer or musician
paramour- a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.
parapet-a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge or balcony. 

]]> 2021-01-06 00:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1057846646 5 word definitions: Skye Price https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1057926246 raconteur: a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way (Adj: storyteller)
porpoise: a small toothed whale
uncouth: lacking good manners, refinement, or grace (Adj: uncivilized)
fastidious: very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
bleating: the weak, wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf]]> 2021-01-06 01:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1057926246 5 Word Definitions - Ellamae Fortin ellamaefortin23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1058297955 edifying - providing moral or intellectual instruction
minstrel - medieval singer/musician, recited heroic poetry/lyrics
scullery - small kitchen or room in a house for dishwashing or other dirty household work
vapid - offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
averse - having  a strong dislike or opposition toward something]]> 2021-01-06 05:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1058297955 5 Word Definitions - Cassie Huston https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1060843788 vistas (pg. 13) -  a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events
ilk (pg. 16) - a type of people or things similar to those already referred to
reputed (pg. 25) - generally believed to exist or be something specified, but not definitely the case
mirth (pg. 26) - amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
haute (pg. 31) - fashionably elegant or high-class]]> 2021-01-06 19:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1060843788 5. Word Definitions - Shannon Cavanaugh shannoncavanaugh23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1060961912 crocuses - a small spring-flowering plant of the iris family
minstrels - a medieval singer or musician
newfangled - different from  what one is used to
raconteur - a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
gawping - stare openly in a stupid or rude manner]]> 2021-01-06 20:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1060961912 5 Word Definitions- Camilla Li https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061239188 factoids- a brief or trivial item of news or information.
eminent- (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
plausible- (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
edifying- providing moral or intellectual instruction.
paramours- a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.


]]> 2021-01-06 21:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061239188 The Penelopiad: 5 Definitions Eva Lopez evalopez23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061287677 façade (pg.9)- the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space
scullery (pg.12)- a small kitchen or room at the back of a house and used for washing dishes and other dirty household work
grottoes (pg. 14)- a small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park of garden
averse (pg. 20)- having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
raconteur (pg. 36)- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way]]> 2021-01-06 22:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061287677 5 words and definitions josephineperkins23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061572380 edify - instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
unscrupulousness - showing no regard for what is honorable
paramours -lover, partner of a married person
minstrels - medieval singer
swilling - drink in large quantities]]> 2021-01-07 01:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061572380 5 Words and Definitions karolynbarsamian23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061686290 anecdote (pg. 9) - a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
facade (pg. 9) - the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.
transgressed (pg. 19) - infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior).
fastidious (pg. 27) - very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
newfangled (pg. 29) - different from what one is used to; objectionably new.]]> 2021-01-07 02:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061686290 5 words and definitions gabriellarogers23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061744098 - Facade - the face of a building, especially the principle front that looks onto a street or open space.
- Eminent- of high rank, station or quality, noteworthy, outstanding in character or performance.
- Raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
- Ilk- a type of people or things similar to those already referred to.
- Buffoonery- behavior that is ridiculous but amusing.]]> 2021-01-07 02:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061744098 5 word definitions by Claire Robinson https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061776435 (all these definitions were found on Google)
ranconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
ilk- a type of people or things similar to those already referred to; of the place or estate of the same name
elusive- difficult to find, catch, or achieve; difficult to remember or recall.
asphodel- relative of the lily and native to Europe. The ancient Greeks associated it with the death and the underworld, believing there was a meadow of asphodel in Elysian Fields, and considered it sacred to Persephone, goddess of the spring and queen of the underworld.
rudimentary- involving or limited to basic principles; relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form.


]]> 2021-01-07 03:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061776435 5 words and definitions allegriasandino23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061808674 mirth - amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
scullery - a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work
ilk - a type of people or things similar to those already referred to
raconteur - a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
averse - having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

]]> 2021-01-07 03:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061808674 5 Words definitions kayliarmas23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061838144 Unscrupulousness: Having or showing no regard for what is right or honorable; devoid of scruples.
Paramours: a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.
Sniggered: laugh in a half-suppressed, typically scornful way.
Newfangled: different from what one is used to; objectionably new.
Parapet: a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

]]> 2021-01-07 03:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1061838144 5 words and definitions madisonlubeley23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1062025637 facade- the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space
averse- having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
uncouth- lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
unscrupulous- having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair


]]> 2021-01-07 05:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1062025637 5 words and definitions mariemilton23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1062318856 garlanded- adorn or crown with a garland

raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful or amusing way

libations- a drink poured out as an offering to a diety

fastidiously- very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

facade- the face of a building

]]> 2021-01-07 08:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1062318856 5 words and definitions keqichen23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1063467192 unscrupulousness- Having or showing no regard for what is right or honorable; devoid of scruples.
paramours- a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.
aristocrat- a member of the aristocracy.
edify- instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.
ilk- a type of person or thing similar to one already referred to.
]]> 2021-01-07 15:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1063467192 5 words and definitions nataliagarcia23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1063591398 paramours- a lover or romantic partner of a married person
averse- having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful or amusing way
transgressed- infringed or go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or other established standard of behavior
rudimentary-
involving or limited to basic principles]]> 2021-01-07 15:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1063591398 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1064652346 paramours- a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.
raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful or amusing way 
uncouth- lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

]]> 2021-01-07 18:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1064652346 Addison Nydam Block-F https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1064657438 uncouth
- lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
raconteur
- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful or amusing way 
edify
- instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.
Parapet 
-  a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
garlanded 
- adorn or crown with a garland


]]> 2021-01-07 18:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1064657438 Five words and definitions cameronbender23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065481273 seductresses: a woman who seduces someone, especially one who entices a man into sexual activity
uncouth: lacking good manners, refinement, or grace raconteur
factoids: an assumption or speculation that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact
regale: entertain or amuse someone with talk
ilk - a type of people or things similar to those already 


]]> 2021-01-07 23:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065481273 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065571113 nymphs - a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations. 
garlanded -  adorn or crown with garland

unscrupulousness -  having or showing no regard for what is right or honorable; devoid of scruples.

edify - instruct or improve morally or intellectually

vapid - offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging]]> 2021-01-08 00:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065571113 5 words and definitions emilysmith231 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065580024 nymphs - a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations. 
garlanded -  adorn or crown with garland

unscrupulousness -  having or showing no regard for what is right or honorable; devoid of scruples.

edify - instruct or improve morally or intellectually

vapid - offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging]]> 2021-01-08 00:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065580024 5 words and definitions kirthanasenthil23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065781036 edifying- providing moral or intellectual instruction
regale -entertain or amuse with talk
gawping- to stare openly in a stupid or rude manner
moulder- to slowly decay or disintegrate
fastidious- very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail]]> 2021-01-08 01:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065781036 5 words estellabakke23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065924610 unscrupulous- having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful or amusing way
minstrel-a medieval singer or musician
newfangled - different from  what one is used to
uncouth: lacking good manners, refinement, or grace raconteur

]]> 2021-01-08 03:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1065924610 5 words and definitions elliekao23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066042192 Unscrupulous -   having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Regale -  entertain or amuse someone with talk
Raconteur -  a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful or amusing way
Uncouth -  lacking good manners, refinement, or grace raconteur
paramours- a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.
]]> 2021-01-08 05:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066042192 5 words and definitions sophiaheredia23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066048325 unscrupulous- having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

regale- entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.

edify- instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

fastidiously- very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

newfangled- different from what one is used to; objectionably new.]]> 2021-01-08 05:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066048325 5 words and definitions allysonbarragan23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066059728 unscrupulous-having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
regale-entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.
facade-an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
audacious-showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
uncouth-(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.


]]> 2021-01-08 05:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066059728 5 words and definitions catherineocallaghan23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066064786 unscrupulous- having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair. 

edify - instruct or improve morally or intellectually

parapet -  a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

garlanded- adorn or crown with a garland

uncouth -  lacking good manners, refinement, or grace raconteur

]]> 2021-01-08 05:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066064786 5 words and definitions- Mia Murillo https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066082957 edifying- providing moral or intellectual instruction
unscrupulous-having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
paramour- a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person
shroud- a thing that envelops or obscures something
naiads-(in classical mythology) a water nymph said to inhabit a river, spring, or waterfall]]> 2021-01-08 05:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066082957 Lucia Argueta! https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066083516 ilk; type of people or things similar to those already referred to
paramours: the illicit partner of a married person, a mistress
edifying; providing moral or intellectual instruction 
unscrupulous; having no moral principles 
facade; an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality]]> 2021-01-08 05:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066083516 5 words & definitions marieplacido23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066122526 sonorous- imposingly deep and full voice

fuddled- confused or stupefied

interminable- endless

lumpish- roughly or clumsily formed or shaped

fastidiously- very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail]]> 2021-01-08 06:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066122526 Ava Zhang https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066162349 edifying - instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually
asphodel - The Asphodel Meadows is a section of the ancient Greek underworld where ordinary souls were sent to live after death.
ilk - a type of people or things similar to those already referred to.
parapet - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
uncouth - (of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace]]> 2021-01-08 07:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066162349 Meghan Garrity meghangarrity23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066170521 Libation- a drink poured out as an offering to a deity.
Fastidious- very concerned about matters of cleanliness.
Whimsical- playfully quaint or fanciful in an appealing or amusing way.
Unscrupulousness- showing no regard for what is right or honorable.
Hyacinth- a flower belonging to the lily family. Many times used as houseplants.]]> 2021-01-08 07:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066170521 Words + Definitions lenahwang https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066208106 Naiad: a water nymph who inhabits a spring, river, or waterfall
Scullery: a small kitchen/room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and/or other dirty household work
Crocuses: (the purple flowers in the picture)
Gilded: covered thinly with gold leaf/paint
Raconteur: a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way

]]> 2021-01-08 07:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066208106 Jazmin https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066234168 Gluttony:   habitual greed or excess in eating.
New-fangled: different from what one is used to; objectionably new.
Chacun á son goût: each to their own taste.
Naiads: a water nymph said to inhabit a river, spring, or waterfall.
Edifying: providing moral or intellectual instruction.]]> 2021-01-08 07:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066234168 Wendy Wang https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066429361 Libation-a drink poured out as an offering to a deity.
Unscrupulousness-showing no regard for what is right or honorable.
Edifying-providing moral or intellectual instruction.
Asphodel-The Asphodel Meadows is a section of the ancient Greek underworld where ordinary souls were sent to live after death.
regale-entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.]]> 2021-01-08 09:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066429361 Erika Caballero https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066452876 raconteur- a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
unscrupulous- having or showing no morale principles; not honest or fair
libation- a drink poured out as an offering to a deity
scullery- a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work
nymph- a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations


]]> 2021-01-08 10:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1066452876 Candy Han dihan23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1067623652 unscrupulousness- adj. Having or showing no regard for what is right or honorable
preposterous- adj. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
Paramours- n. a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.
Anecdote- n. a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Libation- n. A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid, or grains such as rice, as an offering to a deity or spirit, or in memory of the dead.]]> 2021-01-08 16:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1067623652 5 words emilydeleon23 https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1067688425 edifying- providing moral or intellectual instruction
scullery- a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work
hyacinth-a bulbous plant of the lily family, with straplike leaves and a compact spike of bell-shaped fragrant flowers
swilling-drink (something) greedily or in large quantities.
unscrupulous- having or showing no moral principles for what is honest or fair.]]> 2021-01-08 16:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ewilkinson23/ztdhso46jq9twweh/wish/1067688425