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Lesson 2: Words From Names
Vocabulary
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English
10th Grade
09/16/2013

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atlas
Definition
a book of bound collection of maps
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epicure
Definition
a person with refined taste, especially in food and drink
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galvanize
Definition
to stimulate or urge to action; to spur
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jovial
Definition
jolly; filled with good cheer
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nemesis
Definition

a source or harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated

and

one who inflicts retribution or vengeance

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Pyrrhic victory
Definition
a victory that is offest by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price
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quixotic
Definition
dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical
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saturnine
Definition
gloomy and sullen
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Sisyphean
Definition
requiring endless effort; without result or success
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solecism
Definition

a nonstandard or improper use or language

and

a mistake in manners or behavior

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