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lit 2 vocab romans
Dawn of the romans time frame 600-400bc
| Vocabulary | Definitions |
|---|---|
| embryonic | 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 example or form, 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 |
| auspiscious | favorable |
| plebiscite | a direct vote put to the entire electorate to accept or refuse a proposal |
| hegemony | domination |
| proficient | skillful; competent; expert |
| insolence | rudeness and disrespect |
| luxuriant | growing in abundance |
| propensity | a tendency or inclination |
| perpetuate | to cause to continue; to prolong |
| accouterments | accessories; equipment |
| commensurate | corresponding in extent or degree |
| fastidious | hard to please;sensitive; with difficult requirements |
| versatile | having many or varied uses |