week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Achilles heel
A
a symbol of weakness
2
Q
adonis
A
a term for a strikingly handsome man
3
Q
ambrosia
A
a dessert made of oranges and coconut; food of the gods
4
Q
atlas
A
a collection of maps
5
Q
chaos
A
disorder
6
Q
chronology
A
the science that deals with measuring time
7
Q
echo
A
a word for the repetition of a sound
8
Q
fate
A
destiny
9
Q
fury
A
rage
10
Q
herculean
A
a herculean task is a job involving great effort
11
Q
jovial
A
hearty and friendly
12
Q
mercurial
A
lively and predictable
13
Q
muse
A
a word that means to wonder, marvel, or reflect; someone who inspires an artist
14
Q
narcissism
A
excessive love of oneself
15
Q
odyssey
A
an adventurous journey
