English Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Atlas
A
A book or collection of maps.
2
Q
Epicure
A
A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink.
3
Q
Galvanize
A
To stimulate or urge into action; to spur.
4
Q
Jovial
A
Jolly; filled with good cheer.
5
Q
Nemesis
A
A source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated.
6
Q
Pyrrhic Victory
A
A victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes a huge price.
7
Q
Quixotic
A
Dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical.
8
Q
Saturnine
A
Gloomy and sullen.
9
Q
Sisyphean
A
Requiring endless effort; without result or success.
10
Q
Solecism
A
A. A nonstandard or improper use of a language.
B. A mistake in manners or behavior.
