The Story of Prometheus and Pandora's Box

noun

a state of inactivity; not doing anything productive

"While the Mighty Folk were spending their time in idleness, drinking nectar and eating ambrosia, he was intent upon plans for making the world wiser and better than it had ever been before."

noun

an unjust or oppressive ruler

“Mankind shall have fire in spite of the tyrant who sits on the mountain top,” he said."

verb

to hurry

"Then he turned and hastened back to his own land, carrying with him the precious spark hidden in the hollow center of the plant."

verb

to work extremely hard and continuously

"Prometheus and his brother were living and toiling for the good of mankind."

adjective

excessively thin, especially because of suffering or hunger

"...out flew ten thousand strange creatures with death-like faces and gaunt and dreadful forms..."

adjective

present in large quantities

Living next to a lake means we have an abundant supply of water.

verb

to avoid

The longtime cab driver knew the exact backstreet to take in order to bypass the traffic pileup.

adjective

abiding by accepted standards

Ebba lives a conventional life in the suurbs.

verb

to deduce; to obtain from a source or origin

Many English words are derived from Germa.

noun

expert knowledge or skill in a particular skill

The doctor's expertise is in knee surgeries.