Greek Influence Vocab

Question 0

Labyrinth

Answer 0

Describes something that is maze-like and complicated

Question 1

Herculean

Answer 1

Very large, difficult, powerful, etc.; requiring great strength or effort

Question 2

Stygian

Answer 2

Gloomy

Question 3

Ambrosia

Answer 3

Something particularly delicious

Question 4

Elysian

Answer 4

Of or relating to Elysian; blissful; delightful; heavenly

Question 5

Mercurial

Answer 5

Describes someone who is quick to anger, react or change

Question 6

Titanic

Answer 6

Having great magnitude, power or force

Question 7

Muse

Answer 7

A source of inspiration, particularly for art or music

Question 8

Tantalize

Answer 8

To tease or torment by presenting something desirable but keeping it continually out of reach

Question 9

Narcissistic

Answer 9

Describe someone who was self-centered, self absorbed and conceded

Question 10

Greek expectation of hospitality

Answer 10

Basic needs (food, water, shelter, clothing, bath, etc.) must be met before questions are asked

Question 11

Hubris

Answer 11

Deadly pride; believing you can do things better than anyone else. It is many heroes fatal flaw

Question 12

In medias res

Answer 12

In the middle of things

Question 13

Fidelity

Answer 13

Staying faithful with a relationship