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Epic Vocabulary Odyssey: Words from The Odyssey

Explore words from Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, such as "plundered," "valor," and more. Enhance your language skills with these intriguing terms.

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Epic Vocabulary Odyssey: Words from The Odyssey

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 1Part 1 of odyssey English IB

  2. 1. Plundered • Verb • To take goods by force (especially during war or conflict)

  3. 1. Plundered • The Germans plundered the towns they invaded during WWII.

  4. 2. Valor • Noun • Boldness or determination when facing danger

  5. 2. Valor • The soldier was awarded a medal for the valor he showed in battle.

  6. 3. Formidable • Adjective • Inspiring fear or respect by being large, powerful, or capable.

  7. 3. Formidable • I knew I would face a very formidable opponent in the wrestling match.

  8. 4. Guile • Noun • Sly or cunning intelligence

  9. 4. Guile • Bob was able to get out of trouble by using his guile and sweet talking the principal.

  10. 5. Mutinous • Adjective • Rebellious

  11. 5. Mutinous • The mutinous subjects stormed the castle and dethroned the king.

  12. 6. Indifferent • Adjective • Having no interest; unconcerned

  13. 6. Indifferent • Susan was indifferent about not being invited to the party because she didn’t want to go anyway.

  14. 7. Prodigious • Adjective • Great in size or degree

  15. 7. Prodigious • We could not move the prodigious boulder from the middle of the road.

  16. 8. Civility • Noun • Politeness and courtesy

  17. 8. Civility • My mother told us that if we did not behave with civility at the funeral that we would be grounded for life.

  18. 9. Cordial • Adjective • Warm and sincere

  19. 9. Cordial • The host was very cordial and made us feel welcome.

  20. 10. Assuage • Verb • To ease; to lessen pain or distress

  21. 10. Assuage • I tried to assuage her fears about the future, but she wouldn’t listen to me.

  22. 11. Implacable • Adjective • Unstoppable; unable to be appeased (usually related to anger/hostility)

  23. 11. Implacable • The implacable toddler threw a temper tantrum in the middle of Meijer’s.

  24. 12. Bereft • Adjective • Lacking; without (especially a nonmaterial item)

  25. 12. Bereft • After falling on his face in class, Bob was bereft of friends.

  26. 13. Insidious • Adjective • Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or sneaky manner.

  27. 13. Insidious • The insidious rumors ruined the girl’s reputation.

  28. 14. Contentious • Adjective • Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

  29. 14. Contentious • Politics can be a contentious topic of discussion because people have strong feelings about the issues.

  30. 15. Solitude • Noun • The state of being alone

  31. 15. Solitude • I went for a walk after school because I needed a few minutes of solitude.

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