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FMoR Vocab 1-5
Famous Men of Rome Chs. 1 to 5: The Monarchy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |