Odyssey Vocabulary Created by Mrs. Heidi Henry Common Core Standard Addressed: ELA- Literacy. L Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Adversary Part of speech: Noun Number of syllables: 4 How to pronounce: ˈ ad-və(r)-ser-ē

Adversary Definition –an opponent; enemy. Word in context: The Joker was Batman's most dangerous adversary.

Adversary Antonyms: ally, protagonist, helper, friend, challenger, opposition Synonyms: antagonist, enemy, arch nemesis, attacker, bandit, foe, rival

Appalled Part of speech: Verb Number of syllables: 3 How to pronounce: - ə- ˈ po ̇ l

Appalled Definition: filled with dismay; horrified Word in context: I am appalled by the poor behavior children who have not been taught proper manners.

Appalled Antonyms: to be pleased, happy, content Synonyms: disgusted, upset, astonished, dumbfounded

Avenge Part of speech: Verb Number of syllables: 2 How to pronounce: –ə- ˈ venj

Avenge- to take revenge on behalf of someone else. Word in context: The man was determined to avenge the death of his little sister.

Avenge Antonyms: forgive, pardon, sympathize Synonyms: revenge, punish, get back at, retaliate

Disdain Part of speech: Verb Number of syllables: 2 How to pronounce: –dis- ˈ dān

Disdain –to refuse or reject scornfully. Word in context: She gave him a withering glance, and there was no mistaking the disdain for him in her eyes.

Disdain Antonyms: accept, admiration, respect Synonyms: dislike, arrogance, ridicule

Entreat Part of speech: verb Number of syllables: 2 How to pronounce: –in- ˈ trēt

Entreat- to ask earnestly; beg. Word in context: The boy entreated his teacher to give him an A even though he had done nothing all semester.

Entreat Antonyms: ignore, command, demand Synonyms: pray, plead, beg

Formidable Part of Speech: adjective Number of syllables 4 How to Pronounce: ˈ fo ̇ r-mə-də-bəl

Formidable: inspiring admiration, awe, or fear In context: The Trojan army faced the large and formidable Greek army.

Formidable Antonyms: pleasant, easy, harmless Synonyms: dreadful, appalling, fearful

Guile: Part of speech: noun Number of syllables: 1 Pronounced: ˈ gī(-ə)l

Guile- skillful slyness; craftiness. Word in context: The shady used card salesman relied on a combination of quick thinking and guile to get customers to buy a car.

Guile Antonyms: straight forward, sincerity, honesty Synonyms: fraud, dishonesty, cunning, duplicity

Indifferent Part of speech: adjective Number of syllables:4 Pronounced: - in- ˈ di-fərnt

Indifferent- Having no interest in or concern for Word in context: The woman acted indifferently when the man flirted with her.

Indifferent Antonym: inspired, compassionate, involved Synonyms: undistinguished, uninspired, distant, heartless

Ponderous: Part of speech: adjective Number of syllables: 3 Pronounced: ˈ pän-d(ə-)rəs

Ponderous – heavy in a clumsy way; bulky In context: We had to drive around the ponderous rock because we could not move it out of the way.

Ponderous Synonyms: heaving, boring, dreary Antonyms: interesting, exciting, lively

Whim Part of speech: noun Number of syllables: 1 How to pronounce: ˈ hwim

Whim- a sudden impulse or notion; fancy. Word in context: The man got a tattoo on a whim but later regretted his decision.

Whim Antonyms: with reason, plan, certainty Synonyms: without thinking, for no real reason, impulsive