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lesson 2 vocab
vocab wors
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atlas | a book or bound collection of maps. |
| epicture | a person with refined taste, especially in food or drink. |
| galvanize | to stimulate or urge into action; to spur. |
| jovial | jolly; filled with good cheer. |
| nemesis | a source of harm or ruin;an opponent that cannot be defeated one who inflicts retribution or vengeance |
| pyrrhic victory | a victory that is offset by staggering losses or comes at a huge price. |
| quixotic | dedicated to unreachable goals ; idealistic but not practical |
| saturnine | gloomy or sullen . |
| sisyphean | requiring endless effort ; without result or success . |
| solecism | a nonstandard or improper form of dialect was spoken. |