Greek Myths Vocab Flashcards
1
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titanic
A
of exceptional size or strength
2
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siren
A
half-bird, half-woman that lured sailors to destruction
3
Q
herculean
A
requiring great strength/effort
4
Q
tantalize
A
torment/tease with the promise of something unattainable
5
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lethargic
A
causes you to feel sluggish
6
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cupidity
A
greed for money/possessions
7
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protean
A
tending/able to change frequently/easily
8
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narcissism
A
excessive interest in yourself
9
Q
nemesis
A
long-standing rival
10
Q
panacea
A
a solution for all diseases
11
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mercurial
A
subject to sudden changes in mind
12
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promethean
A
having characteristics of rebelliously creative or innovative
13
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vulcanization
A
process of hardening rubbers
14
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hypnotic
A
class of drugs that induce sleep
15
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olympian
A
athlete of god-like ability
