1. The Odyssey
Unit 5

2. Unit 5 Vocabulary Suitor- a man who courts a woman.
The father was waiting a proper suitor for his daughter
Asunder- into parts or pieces.
Hurricane Matthew ripped Florida asunder.
Quell-suppress or crush completely.
The army quelled their opponents attempts at a counter attack.
Heir- a person entitled by law to inherit the estate of another.
The King’s son was the heir to the throne.
Renown-the state or quality of being widely honored or acclaimed.
The Beetles were world renowned musicians.

3. Unit 5 Vocabulary (cont.)
Yonder- distant but within sight.
The finish line was over yonder.
Interrogate- pose a series of questions.
The travelers were interrogated by the police when they crossed the border.
Clamorous- conspicuously and offensively loud.
The student section was clamorous during the football game.
Insolent-marked by casual disrespect.
Nobody enjoys insolent waiters at a restaurant.
Soothsayer- someone who makes predictions of the future.
Somebody who wants to know the future may seek the help of a soothsayer.

4. Unit 5 Vocabulary (cont.)
Valor- courage when facing danger.
The soldiers fought with valor.
Virtuous- morally excellent.
The teenager was virtuous in her decision to not cheat on the test
Glutton- a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess.
A glutton may need to be admitted to rehab for drinking too much.
Audacity-aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery.
Some people have the audacity to say harsh things to people.
Lucid-transparently clear; easily understandable.
The boy was quite lucid with his dislike for the girl.

5. Unit 5 Vocabulary (cont.)
Desolation- sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned.
The community felt desolated after the government abandoned them.
Infallible- incapable of failure or error.
We try our best to be infallible when we play sports
Ruffian- a cruel and brutal fellow.
The gang members were trying to be ruffians.
Succumb- be fatally overwhelmed.
When deadlines are near, people tend to succumb to the pressure.
Versatile- changeable or inconstant.
Companies are looking for people to be more versatile within their job.