(Greek mythology) a handsome youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone; "when Adonis died Zeus decreed that he should spend winters in the underworld with Persephone and spend summers with Aphrodite"
The young adonis looked very dashing in his tux at the prom.
2. aegis (Kevin)-
(noun) protection, support or sponsorship
All student activities come under the aegis of the student government.
3. amazon (Tom)
noun A race of fierce female warriors; a tall, powerful, aggressive woma.
The Turks were afraid to travel outside of the country, fearing an attack from vicious amazons.
4. ambrosial (Matt C.) -adjective
1. exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant.
2. worthy of the gods; divine
I had a taste of my grandmom's ambrosial homemade cookies, which you could smell baking.
5. elysian (Rachel)
(adj) blissful; delightful.
The elysian summer day was perfect as waves crashed on the beach and school was still a month away.
6. hector (Melissa)
verb; to treat with insolence; bully; torment
My older sister thinks that it's hilarious to hector me any chance she gets.
7. herculean (Scott F.)(
adj) requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform.
All the guys at the weight lifting contest showed herculean stregth lifting the weights that weighed tons of pounds.
8. iridescent (Nichole) (noun) a lustrous rainbowlike play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves
(as from an oil slick, soap bubble, or fish scales) that tends to change as the angle of view changes
*a lustrous or attractive quality or effect
-After it rained you could see the iridescent colors on the sidewalk, reflecting the rainbow.
9. Jovial (Ben)
(adj) endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
The jovial attitude of the host provided a comfortable mood for all his guests.
10. labyrinth (Derron)
(Noun) an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.
In the video game I was stuck in a labyrinth and couldn't find a way out.
11. laconic (Matt H.)
(Adjective) Using few words; terse or concise.
The president's speech was laconic, only lasting a couple of minutes.
12. lethargic (Dharmadev)
1.
affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish.
I felt lethargic in the morning because I played football yesterday.
13. mentor (Chris Jones)
(Noun)- an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
Dr. Martin Luther King was a great mentor because he fought for civil rights
14. mercurial (Sean)
(adj)animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted
The mercurial teacher taught class very fast and was very erratic with his teachings.
15. nemesis (Roxanne)
-Noun,plural
somthing that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
"Getting straight A's in math seemed to be my only nemesis in school"
16. odyssey (Shannon Lawson)
- noun , plural
An extended adventurous voyage or trip.
An intellectual or spiritual quest: an odyssey of discovery.
The mall was so far away that she had to go on an odyssey to get there!
17. saturnine (Shannon Leary)
[adj.]
sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.
My brother had a saturnine look on his face when he realized he was faling math.
18. tantalize (Scott)
(verb) to torment, provoke, or tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
The chocolate cake is a tantalizing choice for dessert although I am on a diet and have to watch my weight.
19. thespian (Molly)
(adj.) of or relating to drama
(noun) a theatrical performer
The thespian did a great job getting into character for the play.
20. titanic (Josh) (Adjective) of enormous size, strength, power, etc.; gigantic
I was mesmerized by the titanic size of his mansion.
1. adonis (Shawn)
2. aegis (Kevin)-
(noun) protection, support or sponsorship
All student activities come under the aegis of the student government.
3. amazon (Tom)
noun A race of fierce female warriors; a tall, powerful, aggressive woma.
The Turks were afraid to travel outside of the country, fearing an attack from vicious amazons.
4. ambrosial (Matt C.)
-adjective
1. exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant.
2. worthy of the gods; divine
I had a taste of my grandmom's ambrosial homemade cookies, which you could smell baking.
5. elysian (Rachel)
(adj) blissful; delightful.
The elysian summer day was perfect as waves crashed on the beach and school was still a month away.
6. hector (Melissa)
verb; to treat with insolence; bully; torment
My older sister thinks that it's hilarious to hector me any chance she gets.
7. herculean (Scott F.)(
adj) requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform.
All the guys at the weight lifting contest showed herculean stregth lifting the weights that weighed tons of pounds.
8. iridescent (Nichole)
(noun) a lustrous rainbowlike play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves
(as from an oil slick, soap bubble, or fish scales) that tends to change as the angle of view changes
*a lustrous or attractive quality or effect
-After it rained you could see the iridescent colors on the sidewalk, reflecting the rainbow.
9. Jovial (Ben)
(adj) endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
The jovial attitude of the host provided a comfortable mood for all his guests.
10. labyrinth (Derron)
(Noun) an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.
In the video game I was stuck in a labyrinth and couldn't find a way out.
11. laconic (Matt H.)
(Adjective) Using few words; terse or concise.
The president's speech was laconic, only lasting a couple of minutes.
12. lethargic (Dharmadev)
13. mentor (Chris Jones)
(Noun)- an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
Dr. Martin Luther King was a great mentor because he fought for civil rights
14. mercurial (Sean)
(adj)animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted
The mercurial teacher taught class very fast and was very erratic with his teachings.
15. nemesis (Roxanne)
-Noun,plural
somthing that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
"Getting straight A's in math seemed to be my only nemesis in school"
16. odyssey (Shannon Lawson)
- noun , plural
An extended adventurous voyage or trip.
An intellectual or spiritual quest: an odyssey of discovery.
The mall was so far away that she had to go on an odyssey to get there!
17. saturnine (Shannon Leary)
[adj.]
sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.
My brother had a saturnine look on his face when he realized he was faling math.
18. tantalize (Scott)
(verb) to torment, provoke, or tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
The chocolate cake is a tantalizing choice for dessert although I am on a diet and have to watch my weight.
19. thespian (Molly)
(adj.) of or relating to drama
(noun) a theatrical performer
The thespian did a great job getting into character for the play.
20. titanic (Josh) (Adjective) of enormous size, strength, power, etc.; gigantic
I was mesmerized by the titanic size of his mansion.