Words From Names Flashcards
Epicure
From Epicurus, a Greek philosopher
A person with refined taste, especially in food or drink
Atlas
From Atlas, a mythological Greek giant
A book or bound collection of maps
Galvanize
From Luigi Galvani, an Italian scientist
To stimulate or urge into action; to spur
Jovial
From Latin lovis Jupiter, king of the Roman gods
Jolly; filled with good cheer
Nemesis
From Nemesis, the Greek goddess of righteous revenge
A source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated
One who inflicts retribution or vengeance
Pyrrhic victory
From Pyrrhus, a king in Ancient Greece
A victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price
Quixotic
From Don Quixote, a 1604 Spanish novel
Dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical
Saturnine
From Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture
Gloomy and sullen
Sisyphean
From Sisyphus, a mythological Greek king
Requiring endless effort; without result or success
Solecism
From Soloi, an Athenian colony where an improper form of dialect was spoken
A nonstandard or improper use of language
A mistake in manners or behavior
