VOCABULARY UNIT 1PART 1 OF ODYSSEYEnglish IB

1. PlunderedVerbTo take goods by force (especially during war or conflict)

1. PlunderedThe Germans plundered the towns they invaded during WWII.

2. ValorNounBoldness or determination when facing danger

2. ValorThe soldier was awarded a medal for the valor he showed in battle.

3. FormidableAdjective Inspiring fear or respect by being large, powerful, or capable.

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

4. GuileNounSly or cunning intelligence

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

5. MutinousAdjectiveRebellious

5. MutinousThe mutinous subjects stormed the castle and dethroned the king.

6. IndifferentAdjectiveHaving no interest; unconcerned

6. IndifferentSusan was indifferent about not being invited to the party because she didn’t want to go anyway.

7. ProdigiousAdjectiveGreat in size or degree

7. ProdigiousWe could not move the prodigious boulder from the middle of the road.

8. CivilityNounPoliteness and courtesy

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

9. CordialAdjectiveWarm and sincere

9. CordialThe host was very cordial and made us feel welcome.

10. AssuageVerbTo ease; to lessen pain or distress

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

11. ImplacableAdjectiveUnstoppable; unable to be appeased (usually related to anger/hostility)

11. ImplacableThe implacable toddler threw a temper tantrum in the middle of Meijer’s.

12. BereftAdjectiveLacking; without (especially a nonmaterial item)

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

13. InsidiousAdjectiveWorking or spreading harmfully in a subtle or sneaky manner.

13. InsidiousThe insidious rumors ruined the girl’s reputation.

14. ContentiousAdjectiveCausing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

14. ContentiousPolitics can be a contentious topic of discussion because people have strong feelings about the issues.

15. SolitudeNounThe state of being alone

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