06 Odyssey—P3 vocabulary

1. The OdysseyPart 3Vocabulary By Homer The epic story of a journey — Symbolic of our journey through life.

2. cower verb to crouch or shrink back, as in fear or shame (p.853) The kittens are afraid of the dog. See how they cower in the corner.

3. impudence noun Speech or behavior that is aggressively forward or rude (p. 858) During Ann’s speech, two hecklers whistled and booed. What impudence!

4. mortified adjective Deeply embarrassed, shamed or humiliated (p. 859) When Al discovered a hole in the back of his jeans, he was mortified.

5. rebuke verb To scold sharply; criticize (p. 859) Children work harder if you praise them. Please don’t rebuke them!

6. guise noun false appearance; outward appearance; (p. 859) Sonia suffers from terrible stage fright. Her calmness is merely a guise.

7. renowned adjective Famous; widely known (p. 861) Throughout the world Ella Fitzgerald was renowned; she was a great singer.

8. commandeer verb To seize by force or threats (p. 862) If the duke and his knights can’t buy horses, they will commandeer them.

9. jusstification noun A reason for an action that shows it to be just, right, or reasonable (p. 863) I think you’re wrong to treat Mimi as you do. What’s your justification?

10. omen noun A sign or event thought to foretell good or bad fortune; forewarning (p. 865) The villagers considered the rainbow to be an omen of good luck.

11. contemptible adjective Deserving of scorn; disgraceful (p. 865) That salesperson cheated you. He’s dishonest and contemptible.

12. The OdysseyPart 3Vocabulary By Homer The epic story of a journey — Symbolic of our journey through life.