Odyssey Part 2 Vocabulary - B

Define adversities.

• Successes
• hardships

• great misfortunes

• sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define disdainful.

• Indicating agreement
• scornful

• Displaying admiration and respect
• Showing contempt or lack of respect

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define restitution.

• repayment

• theft

• compensation

• sage

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define lavish.

• defined by simplicity or minimalism
• related to being average or ordinary
• associated with being frugal or economical
• give generously

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define aloof.

• distant

• approachable and engaging
• sociable and outgoing
• unfriendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define pliant.

• Inflexible
• Adaptable

• Rigid
• Flexible

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define adorn.

• To decorate

• add beauty to

• To increase in size or quantity
• To decrease in value or importance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4