eureka
(interjection): i have found (it)
Torjan horse
(n): a person or thing that destroys from within
Amazon
(n): a tall, powerful, aggressive woman
Spartan
(adj): sternly disciplined and rigorously simple, frugal, or austere
bacchanalia
(n): a riotous, boisterous festivity; a revel
iridescent
(adj): displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
labyrinthine
(adj): of or pertaining to a labyrinth; complicated, tortuous
martial
(adj): inclined or disposed to war, warlike; of suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces; characteristic of or befitting a warrior
mentor
(n): a wise and trusted counselor or teacher; an influential senior sponsor or supporter; (v): to act as a mentor
psyche
(n): the human soul, spirit, or mind
harp on
(v): to dwell on persistently or tediously in speaking or writing
tantalize
(v): to torment with the sight of something desired but out of reach; to tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed
narcissist
(n): someone in love with him or herself
Achilles heel
(n): a crucial weakness; a vulnerable or susceptible spot
Herculean
(adj): very powerful or courageous; having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules
mercurial
(adj): changeable, volatile
titanic
(adj): of enormous size, strength, power
aphrodisiac
(n): something that heightens desire
odyssey
(n): an extended adventurous voyage or trip
siren
(n): a seductively beautiful or charming woman, esp. one who beguiles men
Midas touch
(n): the ability to turn something of little value into something of great value
muse
(v): to think or meditate in silence on some subject
Adonis
(n): a very handsome young man