English Vocab #8

Question 1

Adonis

Answer 1

a very handsome young man
a: eyesore
s:charmer

Question 2

Aurora borealis

Answer 2

natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole.northern light . Auora goddesss of dawn;

s:
a:

Question 3

halcyon

Answer 3

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
s: calm, untroubled
a: troubled, chaotic

Question 4

herculean (about how much effort)

Answer 4

requiring great strength or effort.
s: grueling, laborious
a:easy

Question 5

Janus-faced

Answer 5

having two sharply contrasting aspects or characteristics. (January comes from Janus)
s: deceitful
a: ?

Question 6

mercurial (comes from the God Mercury)

Answer 6

(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
s: volatile, changes
a: stable

Question 7

titanic (about the strength)

Answer 7

of exceptional strength, size, or power.
s:colossal
a: tiny

Question 8

zephyr

Answer 8

a soft gentle breeze.
s: breeze
a:

Question 9

Sword of Damocles

Answer 9

something is over your head and can easily take you out impedes peoples enjoyment (ex. diagnosis of cancer)

Question 10

hydra-headed

Answer 10

no simple answer. solve one problem another problem is created
s:
a: