vocab list 7

lethargic

unnaturallay, drowsy, sluggish, dull

mercurial

inconstant, unstable, capricious. subject to rapid and unpredictable mood changes

myrmidon

an obedient and unquestioning follower

narcissistic

excessively fascinated by one’s own physical and mental qualities, egocentric

nemesis

one who inflicts punishment for evil deeds; an act or effect of retribution

paean

a song or hymn of praise

palladium

safeguard or protection

philippic

bitter denunciation, triade

plutocratic

having great influence because of one’s wealth

procrustean

cruel or inflexible in enforcing conformity

protean

readily assuming different forms or shapes

pyrrhic

ruinous, gained at too high a cost

saturnine

heavy, dull, gloomy, morose

solon

a wise and skillful lawgiver; a member of a legislative body

spartan

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

stentorian

extremely loud

stygian

infernal, gloomy, especially dark

tantalize

to excite a hope but prevent its fulfillment

terpsichorean

of or relating to dancing

thespian

drama or acting