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Cora Heldt Rome vocb
roman vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Embyronic | rudimentary; beginning; at an early stage. |
| Predilection | a preference or a leaning |
| eminence | a hill or rise of ground |
| divination | the art of foretelling the future |
| prototype | an earl yexample or form, on which later stages were based |
| impunity | exemption from punishment |
| observance | the act of complying with a custom/rule/command |
| executive | having to do with executing or carrying out laws |
| auspicious | favorable; lucky; encouraging |
| plebiscite | a direct vote put to the entire electorate to accept or refuse a proposal |
| hegemony | domination |
| proficient | skillfull; competent; expert |
| isolence | rudeness and disrespect |
| luxuriant | growing in abundance |
| propensity | a tendency or inclination |
| perpetuate | to cause or continue;; to prolong |
| accouterments | accesssories; equipment |
| commensurate | corresponding in extent or degree |
| fastidious | hard to please; senseitive; with difficult requirements |
| versatile | having many or varied uses |