Classical Vocab 2 Flashcards
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Metamorphosis
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A change of form
2
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Mnemonic device
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A helpful strategy
3
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Muse
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A source of inspiration
4
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Narcissistic
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Preoccupied with self
5
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Nemesis
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An insurmountable enemy, obstacle, or problem
6
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Nymphomaniac
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A woman who is libidinous or has insatiable sexual appetite
7
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Odyssey
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A long journey, adventure, quest
8
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Panacea
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A cure for all ills
9
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Pandora’s box
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A situation which could cause many difficulties, a “can of worms”
10
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Procrustean
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Forcing others to conform by violent means
11
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Promethean
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Boldly creative, defiantly original
12
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Protean
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Changeable in form, able to play many roles
13
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Psychology
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The science of mind and behavior
14
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Saturnine
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Gloomy, butter, sardonic, taciturn
15
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Siren
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A dangerously seductive woman, a sexy female singer, female fatale, vamp
