This document provides vocabulary words and definitions from Part 2 of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It includes 12 words - shun, ardor, dwindle, tumult, peril, quest, shroud, supplication, insidious, adorn, restitution, and contentious - along with their definitions and examples of use from the text. The introduction notes that The Odyssey tells an epic story of a journey that can be seen as symbolic of life's journey.

1. The OdysseyPart 2Vocabulary By Homer The epic story of a journey — Symbolic of our journey through life.

2. shun verb to keep away from; avoid (p.834) Long ago, my mother told me to shun troublemakers.

3. ardor noun Passion; enthusiasm; intensity of emotion. (p. 835) Romeo loved Juliet deeply. There seemed no limit to his ardor.

4. dwindle verb To gradually lessen; diminish (p. 835) If I buy too many new clothes my savings will dwindle.

5. tumult noun Commotion; uproar; loud, confusing environment (p. 836) When the festival became too noisy, I had to escape the tumult.

6. peril noun Danger, risk; something that may cause injury or destruction (p. 836) The active volcanoes of the region present a constant peril.

7. quest verb To seek; search or pursue something in order to find something or achieve a goal (p. 838) She decided as a girl that she would always quest after adventure.

8. shroud verb To cover, as with a veil or burial cloth; conceal (p. 840) We’ll see the city from the top of the hill unless the clouds shroud it.

9. supplication noun Earnest or humble request or prayer (p. 841) The praying pilgrim whispered, “Hear my supplication.”

10. insidious adjective Slyly deceitful; treacherous; scheming (p. 841) They have ruined my reputation by spreading insidious lies about me.

11. adorn verb To decorate; ad beauty, honor or distinction (p. 841) This room seems dull and dreary. Let’s adorn the walls with pictures.

12. restitution noun Compensation for something that has been lost, damaged, or taken away (p. 843) The man who broke the window had to pay $100 as restitution.

13. contentious adjective Quarrelsome; argumentative (p. 845) The man who broke the window had to pay $100 as restitution.

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