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ch 9 vocab wh
Term | Definition |
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vault | curved structure of stone or concrete forming a ceiling or roof |
satire | work that pokes fun at human weaknesses |
ode | poem that expresses strong emotions about life |
anatomy | the study of body structure |
forum | open space in Rome that served as a marketplace and public square |
gladiator | in ancient Rome, person who fought animals and other people as public entertainment |
paterfamilias | ("father of the family") name for the father as head of the household in ancient Rome |
rhetoric | public speaking |
plague | disease that spreads quickly and kills many people |
inflation | period of rapidly increasing prices |
barter | to exchange goods without using money |
reform | change that tries to bring about an improvement |
mosaic | picture made from many bits of colored glass, tile, or stone |
saint | Christian Holy person |
regent | person who acts as a temporary ruler |