Vocab 11 - List 15 Mythology

Question 1

lethargic

Answer 1

unnaturally drowsy, sluggish, dull

Question 2

mercurial

Answer 2

inconstant, unstable, capricious, subject to rapid and unpredictable mood changes

Question 3

myrmidon

Answer 3

an obedient and unquestioning follower

Question 4

narcissistic

Answer 4

excessively fascinated with one’s own physical and mental qualities, egocentric

Question 5

nemesis

Answer 5

one who inflicts punishment for evil deeds, an act or effect of retribution

Question 6

paean

Answer 6

a song or hymn of praise

Question 7

palladium

Answer 7

safeguard or protection

Question 8

philipic

Answer 8

bitter denunciation, tirade

Question 9

plutocratic

Answer 9

having great influence because of one’s wealth

Question 10

procrustean

Answer 10

cruel or inflexible in enforcing conformity

Question 11

protean

Answer 11

exceedingly variable, readily assuming different forms or shapes

Question 12

pyrrhic

Answer 12

ruinous, gained at too high a cost

Question 13

saturnine

Answer 13

heavy, dull, gloomy, morose

Question 14

solon

Answer 14

a wise and skillful lawgiver, a member of a legislative body

Question 15

Spartan

Answer 15

marked by self-discipline, bravery, ability to endure pain, and avoidance of comfort

Question 16

stentorian

Answer 16

extremely loud

Question 17

stygian

Answer 17

infernal (of or relating to a nether world of the dead), gloomy, especially dark

Question 18

tantalize

Answer 18

to excite a hope but prevent its fulfillment

Question 19

terpsichorean

Answer 19

of or relating to dancing

Question 20

thespian

Answer 20

pertaining to drama or acting