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words from classical mythology
derives from names #3
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12th Grade
02/12/2009

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Achielles heel
Definition
a vulnerable spot.
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Adonis
Definition
A very handsome young man.
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aegis
Definition
Protection or sponsorship
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Apollonian
Definition
pertaining to the cult of apollo, serene, poised, having the properties of classical beauty.
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Argonaut
Definition
a voyager, a person who emigrated to california in 1848 when gold was discovered.
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bacchanalian
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like a Roman festival in honor of Bacchus like drunken orgies.
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calliope
Definition
a musical instrument consisting of a set of steam whistles platyed from a keyboard.
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Cassandra
Definition
a prophet of doom and destruction
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chimera
Definition
a horrible or unreal creature of the imagination, a vain or odd fancy.
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cornucopia
Definition
an overflowing supply, a horn shaped or conical receptable or ornament.
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herculean
Definition
prodigiouis in stregth, courage, or size.
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iridescent
Definition
displaying colors of those of the rainbow.
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Janus-faced
Definition
two faced, deceitful.
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martial
Definition
inclined or disposed to war, warlike.
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mentor
Definition
a wise counsellor or teacher
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narcissism
Definition
self love, admiration of ones own physical or mental attributes.
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nemesis
Definition
an agent of doom or retribution
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odyssey
Definition
a long voyage, a dangerous journey.
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Olympian
Definition
grand, imposing, awe-inspiring, aloof.
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protean
Definition
readily assuming different forms or characters , exceedingly variable.
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saturnine
Definition
of heavy, sluggish, gloomy temperment, taciturn.
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stentorian
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very loud or powerful in sound.
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stygian
Definition
dark, gloomy, infernal, hellish.
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tantalize
Definition
a tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
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