Mythology Vocabulary Part 2
Terms
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- protean
-
readily taking on different shapes and forms
- tantalize
- to tease or torment as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
- narcisstic
- attitude in which one dwells upon his own self or attainments (self-love)
- neptunium
- radioactive metallic chemical element; by product of Plutonium
- uranography
- science dealing with the description of the heavens and the celestial bodies
- nemesis
- one that inflicts retribution or vengeance
- terpsichorean
- related to dancing
- oracular
- resembling someone through whom gods speak in wisdom, solemnity, or obscurity
- plutocracy
- government by the wealthy
- somnolent
- drowsy; sleepy
- Oedipus Complex
- sexual attraction of a child towards the parent of the opposite sex that may be a source of adult personality disorder if left unresolved
- trident
- long, three-pronged spear
- psyche
- the soul or spirit as distinguished from the body
- stygian
- infernal; gloomy
- vulcanization
- process in which gives greater strength, resistance, or clarity
- saturnine
- morose and sardonic (scornfully mocking)
- nectar
- a delicious drink or sweet liquid secreted by plants used as a raw material for honey
- titantic
- vast in size, force, or power
- procrustean
- marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances
- zephyr
- west wind; gentle breeze; light, soft fabric