| atlas | (n) A book or bound collection of maps |
| epicure | (n) A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink |
| galvanize | (v) To stir to action or awareness. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. To put a coating of zinc on iron or steel as a protection against rust. |
| jovial | (adj) Jolly; filled with good cheer. Capable of fun and good cheer; sociable. |
| nemesis | (n) A source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated. One who inflicts retribution or vengeance. |
| Pyrrhic victory | (n) A victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price |
| quixotic | (adj) Full of impractical ideas; idealistic. |
| saturnine | (adj) Gloomy and sullen |
| Sisyphean | (adj) Requiring endless effort; without result or success |
| solecism | (n) A nonstandard or improper use of language. A mistake in manners or behavior. |