Quiz- 09-12-2014

Question 0

ambrosial

Answer 0

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; extremely delicious; excellent

Question 1

Aegis

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Shield or protection; auspices; sponsorship

Question 2

Draconian (sometimes capital sometimes not)

Answer 2

cruel; harsh; severe; ironanded (from Draco Athenian lawmakeer who drew uo a harsh code of Laws)

Question 3

Elysian

Answer 3

delightful; blissful; heavenly (From Elysium, mythological paradise where after death the blessed, mortals especially favored by the gods, dwell)

Question 4

hector

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bully; intimidate with threats; bluster

Question 5

Herculean

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very difficult; requiring the strength of Hercules

Question 6

iridescent

Answer 6

having colors like the rainbow

Question 7

Jovial

Answer 7

jolly; merry; good-humored

Question 8

Labyrinthine

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full of confusing passageways; intricate; complicated, like the Labyrinth

Question 9

Laconic

Answer 9

using words sparingly; terse; concise

Question 10

Lethargic

Answer 10

unnaturally drowsy; sluggish; dull

Question 11

Marathon

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1. Long distance race of 26 miles 385 yards

2. endurance contest

Question 12

martial

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pertaining to war; warlike

Question 13

Mentor

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1. Wise and trusted advisor

2. tutor; coach

Question 14

Mercurial

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1. Quick; vivacious; active; lively

2. inconstant; unstable; capricious; subject to rapid and unpredictable mood changes

Question 15

Narcissistic

Answer 15

in love with oneself

Question 16

odyssey

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long series of wanderings or travels

Question 17

protean

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exceedingly variable; readily assuming different forms or shapes

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Pyrrhic

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ruinous; gained at too great a cost

Question 19

Saturnine

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heavy; dull; sullen; gloomy; morose

Question 20

Solon

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legislator; wise lawgiver

Question 21

Spartan

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marked by simplicity and avoidance of comfort; marked by self-discipline, bravery, and ability to endure pain

Question 22

stentorian

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very loud

Question 23

Stygian

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infernal; especially dark; gloomy

Question 24

Tantalize

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excite a hope but prevent its fufillment; tease,

Question 25

Thespian

Answer 25

pertaining to the drama or acting; actor