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11: lesson 2
Words from Names
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atlas | A book or bound collection of maps. |
| epicure | a person with refined taste, especially in food and drink. |
| galvanize | to stimulate or urge into action. |
| jovial | jolly; filled with good cheer. |
| nemesis | a source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated; One who inflicts retribution or vengance. |
| Pyrrhic victory | A victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price. |
| quixotic | Dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical. |
| saturnine | gloomy and sullen. |
| Sisyphean | requiring endless effort; without result or success. |
| solecism | a nonstandard or improper use of language; a mistake in manners or behavior. |