1. The Odyssey and Vocabulary 4

2. The Odyssey Vocabulary 4
shun: (vb.)- to avoid; to keep away from
imposter: (n.)- persons who pretend to be someone or something they are not
desecrate: (vb.)- to treat with disrespect; to violate
justification: (n.)- an explanation or excuse for an action
pliant: (adj.)-bending readily; flexible; easily influenced
aloof: (adj.)- removed; distant; reserved
lunacy: (n.)- extreme foolishness; senseless behavior
gloat: (vb.)- to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction
plunder: (vb.)- to rob of goods or valuables by open force; to take wrongfully
restitution: (n.)- repayment; compensation

3. 1 November MLA Heading/blue or black Copy each sentence and use Voc.4 words to fill in the blanks.
Phillip was fired when he was unable to offer --- for his repeated tardiness to work.
Going shopping on Christmas Eve was absolute ---. The senseless behavior of rude shoppers robbed me of the Christmas spirit.
The bossy man wanted a --- wife who would obey his every command.
Since we play the championship game in two days, we do not have time to --- over this victory. Anyway, smug satisfaction is not a good look for our school.
Having a party in a cemetery at night is one way to --- the resting place of the dead.

4. MLA Heading/blue or black ink only 2 November 2016
6. Mom’s doctor told her that if she wants to live to see her grandchildren she must --- fatty foods. The doctor’s advice meant Mom had to avoid her favorite foods. 7. I did not talk to my favorite celebrity at the party because he seemed --- and not open to making new friends. 8. The thieves were arrested as they attempted to --- the diamond necklace from the secured glass case. 9. Bruce is a(-n) --- who deceives others by claiming to be one of their relatives. 10. After Marvin vandalized the school by breaking the library window, he was ordered to pay --- in the sum of three thousand dollars.

5. 7 November MLA Heading; blue or black ink only Copy each sentence and fill in the blanks using Voc. 4 words
The public arguments among Dr. King’s children do nothing but --- his memory. The bickering disrespects his legacy of unification.
After Kurt and I realized the --- of our argument, we swore we would never make that stupid mistake again.
The new kid in our school is --- and does not talk to anyone.
During the protest riots, angry citizens began to --- goods from closed stores.
It was rude of the wealthy girl to --- over her expensive Christmas gifts while volunteering at a homeless shelter; her snobbish attitude was not necessary.

6. 6. When George refused to be --- and follow instructions, he earned a reprimand from his commanding officer. 7. The President was offended when his ambassador decided to --- his advice on how to interact with the French Prime Minister. Ignoring the President’s advice could have a detrimental effect on diplomatic relations. 8. Although the defendant confessed to the murder, he refused to offer any --- for his actions. He left the families wanting reasons for the deaths of their loved ones. 9. The online -- is very dangerous due to the internet’s veil of secrecy. He is able to steal a person’s identity at will. 10. Instead of jail time, the shoplifter has been ordered to pay a huge sum of money as --- for the stolen items.

7. Epithet
A phrase that describes a person or thing and connects to their/its name. Often seen in Homer’s Epic Poems.
Epithets describe physical traits, lineage, or personality traits.
Example:
Odysseus, son of Laertes
Sparkling-eyed Athena (Homer 7)

8. 27 October 2016 MLA Heading/blue or black ink
An epithet is a phrase that describes a person or thing and connects to their/its name. Epithets describe physical traits, lineage, or personality traits.
1. Name your favorite celebrity.
List 6 characteristics about your celebrity
Create 2 epithets for the celebrity.
Format: Celebrity’s Name, Adj. Character Trait, Noun (verb with “er” at end), and Prepositional Phrase.

9. Anthony Hamilton, soulful crooner, with an effortless voice.
Kiefer Sutherland, masterful entertainer, of television and film.

10. The Odyssey Dialectical Journal
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