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Words with Mythological Origins
Words with Mythological Origins
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English
9th Grade
04/05/2011

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Term
Flora
Definition
Plant life especially flowering plants that live naturally in a specific environment
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Herculean
Definition

1. Extremely intense or difficult

2. Of extraordinary strength or size

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Iridescent
Definition
producing an array of rainbow-like colors.
Term
Lethargic
Definition

1. Sluggish or unenergetic

2. a state of drowsiness

Term
Martial
Definition
Suitable, inclined or disposed to war or fighting
Term
Mentor
Definition
A trusted councelor or teacher
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Mercurial
Definition

1. Changeable; fickle

2. Subject to rapid changes in mood

Term
Museum
Definition
A building where works of art and scientific specimens are kept and displayed
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Narcissist
Definition
Someone with an inordinate fascination with oneself; someone who is self-absorbed
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Promethean
Definition
new and creative in a daring way
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Tantalize
Definition

1. to torment with the sight of something desired, but out of reach

2. to tease

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Siren
Definition
A seductively beautiful or charming woman who lures men to their destruction
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