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week 1 Flashcards

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Achilles heel

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a symbol of weakness

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adonis

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a term for a strikingly handsome man

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ambrosia

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a dessert made of oranges and coconut; food of the gods

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atlas

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a collection of maps

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5
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chaos

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disorder

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chronology

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the science that deals with measuring time

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echo

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a word for the repetition of a sound

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fate

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destiny

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9
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fury

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rage

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herculean

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a herculean task is a job involving great effort

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jovial

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hearty and friendly

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mercurial

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lively and predictable

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muse

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a word that means to wonder, marvel, or reflect; someone who inspires an artist

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narcissism

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excessive love of oneself

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odyssey

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an adventurous journey

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