A loaded word is a word that not only informs but also caries some emotion with it, such as condemning, exciting, praising. 
In the statement above the loaded word is "crushing" - it makes a qualitative statement about the defeat: it was a very definite defeat.  
        
             
        
        
        
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C. He calls his name to the Cyclops even after his men beg him to
stay silent
Explanation:
The detail from the Odyssey that shows the pride and ability of Odysseus to be vain is the fact that he tells his real name to the Cyclops after they defeat him and sail away, he does that just to show off, and he puts his tripulation in danger because now the other cyclops will know who hurt their fellow cyclop friend and can look for revenge.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
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Answer:
because he isin't standing next to the fire
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Explanation:
So, if we can define each word it will make it easier. Desolate refers to being in a state of emptiness. Rigorous refers to or could be being accurate (cross that one out). Omen is a good or bad event. Devoid is lacking something (lacking emotion or lacking a voice). So my answer is desolate because it involves nothing, or just being empty (not necessary).