witch-hunt
searching out and harassing dissenters
Waterloo
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
fifth column
a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst
Byzantine
of or relating to or characteristic of the Byzantine Empire or the ancient city of Byzantium
fourth estate
the press, including journalists, newspaper writers, photographers
yellow journalism
sensationalist journalism
Machiavellian
of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended
fabian
using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation
Pericles
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
terpsichore
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
terpsichorean
of or relating to dancing
Hydra
(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
protean
taking on different forms
elysian
relating to the Elysian Fields
chimerical
being or relating to or like a chimera
olympian
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
halcyon
a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
Dionysian
of or relating to or worshipping Dionysus
labyrinthine
resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
Homeric
relating to or characteristic of Homer or his age or the works attributed to him
albatross
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
Cheshire cat
a fictional cat with a broad fixed smile on its face; created by Lewis Carroll
