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Herculean
tremendous in size, strength, difficulty, or effort
Where was the word “herculean” derived from?
Hero from Greek mythology who was known for being strong.
Antonyms of Herculean
frail, puny
bowdlerize
remove or change parts considered vulgar or immoral
Where was the word “bowdlerize” derived from?
The word bowdlerize was derived from a man named Thomas Bowlder who was known for changing/altering playts he found to be inappropriate.
pandemonium
utter confusion or wild uproar
Where was the word “pandemonium” derived from?
The word pandemonium was first used in the epic poem Paradise Lost by seventh-century poet John Milton. Paradise Lost described the Fall of Adam and Eve.
Antonyms of pandemonium
tranquility, placidness, serenity
pander
play up to another’s desires and weaknesses
Where does the word “pander” derive from?
“Pander” comes from the character Pandarus in the poem Troilus and Criseyde. Pandarus is known for manipulating the neice of Troilus into being interested in him.
quixotic
idealistic but not practical
Where does the word “quixotic” derive from.
It was first used in the novel Don Quixote by Cervantes. Don Quixote delusionally imagines himself to be a knight fighting random objects thinking they are threats such as monsters.
Antonyms of quixotic
mundane, pragmatic
cynical
doubting the goodness and sincerity of human motives
Contrasted words of cynical
gullible, naive, optimistic
stoical
indifferent to pain and pleasure
Where did the word “stoical” derive from?
Zeno, a philosopher who believed that one should cultivate wisdom by not being concerned with gaining or losing material, was know for meeting his students on a porch. The greek word for porch is “stoa” or “stoikos”
Antonyms of stoical
volatile
stigma
mark of disgrace
Where did the word “stigma” derive from?
the ancient Greek word for “tattoo” is stigma
Antonym of stigma
tribue
impede
hinder, obstruct, slow down the process of
expedite
speed up; hasten or help the accomplishment of
Where did the word “expedite” derive from?
The latin word impedio meant to “chain the feet”