| A | B |
| labyrinthine | full of confusing passageways; complicated |
| laconic | using words sparingly |
| lethargic | unnaturally drowsy |
| Lucullan | sumptuous; luxurious |
| marathon | long distance foot race |
| martial | pertaining to war |
| mentor | wise and trusted advisor |
| mercurial | quick; vivacious; active; lively |
| myrmidon | obedient and unquestioning follower |
| narcissistic | in love with oneself; excessively fascinated and gratified by one's own physical and mental qualities |
| nectar | something exceptionally delicious to drink |
| nemesis | due punishment for evil deeds |
| odyssey | long series of wanderings or travels |
| Olympian | Majestic; godlike; lofty |
| paean | song or hymn of praise, joy or triumph |
| palladium | safeguard; protection |
| panic | sudden, overpowering terror, sometimes causing mass flight |
| philippic | bitter denunciation; tirade |