Vocabulary Entry

achilles

|noun • noun

noun

A legendary Greek hero of the Trojan War, known for his strength and his only vulnerable part, his heel.

Example Sentences

"Achilles was a central figure in Homer's 'Iliad'."

"Many stories focus on Achilles and his exploits during the Trojan War."

"The term 'Achilles' heel' refers to a person's weakness."

noun

Example Sentences

"For the superhero, his Achilles was his inability to work in sunlight."

"The team's Achilles' heel was their lack of experience in tight matches."

"Every athlete has an Achilles that they must overcome to succeed."