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FMoR Vocab 1-5
Famous Men of Rome Chs. 1 to 5: The Monarchy
Term | Definition |
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petty | trivial, unimportant |
scornfully | with contempt |
seize | to grab |
submit | to yield to another's authority |
perish | to end, die |
plunder | to take goods by force |
adjacent | next to |
simpleton | fool, unintelligent person |
feeble | weak |
resolute | resolved, determined |
slain | |
avenge | to take revenge |
treason | act of disloyalty towards one's country |
melancholy | sad, depressed |
eloquence | beautiful, impressive speech |
banish | to cast out |
quarrel | to argue, disagree |
refuge | place that is protected, safe |
penance | act of self-punishment for sin |
degraded | to decrease in rank |
induce | to persuade |
haste | speed |
prosperous | wealthy, successful |
descendant | relative living after a person |
statuary | sculptures |
contented | satisfied |
reign | period of rule |