VOCABULARY UNIT 2PART 2 OF ODYSSEYEnglish IB

1. IncredulityNounThe state of being unable or unwilling to believe; skepticism

1. IncredulityPeople who are gullible are not known for their incredulity.

2. CorruptedAdjective/Verb

To change from good to bad in manners, morals, etc.

2. Corrupted It is easy for young people to be corrupted by their peers.

3. Rebuke Verb/NounTo express sharp criticism or disapproval of someone due to their behavior

3. Rebuke The parent rebuked the child for spitting on the floor.

4. Suffice VerbTo be enough

4. SufficeTwenty pancakes should suffice for my breakfast.

5. Maudlin AdjectiveTearfully sentimental

5. MaudlinWhile talking about the past, the man became maudlin and started to weep.

6. RuseNounA trick; an action meant to deceive

6. RuseMary needed a ruse to get Bob out of the house.

7. Impudent AdjectiveShamelessly rude and disrespectful.

7. Impudent The impudent child swore at the principal.

8. EvadeVerbEscape or avoid, usually by doing something clever.

8. EvadeBob tried to evade his boss’s questions by pretending not to hear them.

9. ContemptNounA lack of respect; the feeling of regarding something as useless, worthless, etc.

9. ContemptThe man felt that rich people viewed him with contempt because he was poor.

10. WilyAdjectiveSkilled at gaining an advantage, esp. deceitfully or craftily.

10. WilyThe wily salesman tricked the family into buying a really crappy car.

11. RevelryNounNoisy and lively festivities

11. RevelryThe lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry.

12. RashAdjectiveWithout careful consideration/ thought

12. RashBob regretted his rash decision to help his buddy rob the bank.

13. RestitutionNounRepayment for injury or loss

13. RestitutionThe boy had to do 20 hours of community service in restitution for his crime.

14. AloofAdjectiveCool and distant

14. AloofMary was aloof during the conversation because she did not want to contribute to the gossip.