The Acharnians Glossary

The Acharnians Glossary

ambassador

envoy, messenger, campaigner, diplomat

ambrosia

the food of the gods

chariot

a two-wheeled vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing

dotard

an old person who has senile dementia

elude

evade or escape

foe

an enemy or opponent

hindrance

obstacle, impediment

invoke

summon, appeal

omen

an event regarded as a sign of good or evil

profane

devoted to something which is not sacred

rite

a religious ceremony

succour

assistance, support, help

swagger

an attitude of excessive pride or self-assertion; undue familiarity

traitor

betrayer

treaty

a formal agreement between countries

truce

armistice, an end to hostilities

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