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Dawn of the Romans
Cameron's roman vocab for Mrs. Hibbard
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| rudimentary; beginning; at an early stage | embryonic |
| a preference or a leaning | predilection |
| a hill or rise of ground | eminence |
| the art of foretelling the future | divination |
| an early example or form, on which later stages were based | prototype |
| exemption from punishment | impunity |
| the act of complying with a custom/rule/command | observance |
| having to do with executing or carrying out laws | executive |
| favorable; lucky; encouraging | auspicious |
| a direct vote put to the entire electorate to accept or refuse a proposal | plebscite |
| domination | hegemony |
| skillful; competent; expert | proficient |
| rudeness and disrespect | insolence |
| growing in abundance | luxuriant |
| a tendency or inclination | propensity |
| to cause to continue; to prolong | perpetuate |
| accessories; equipment | accouterments |
| corresponding in extent or degree | commensurate |
| hard to please; sensitive; with difficult requirements | fastidious |
| having many or varied uses | versatile |