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8th - VCR B Lesson 9
Vocabulary from Classical Roots B, Lesson 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Veni, vidi, vici. | “I came, I saw, I conquered.” — Julius Caesar |
| re | (Latin) back, again |
| refute | (tr. v.) to prove a statement to be incorrect; to disprove |
| reiterate | (tr. v.) to say over again |
| repartee | (n.) a quick, witty reply |
| repartee | (n.) conversation characterized by quick, witty replies |
| repertoire | (n.) the stock of plays, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform |
| repertoire | (n.) the skills or accomplishments of a particular person or group |
| repose | (n.) a rest; a peaceful state |
| repose | (tr. v.) to place trust in or expectations on something |
| repose | (intr. v.) to rest |
| reticent | (adj.) of a silent nature; reserved in manner |
| ostendo, ostendere | (Latin) to exhibit |
| ostensible | (adj.) pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason |
| ostentatious | (adj.) showy; intended to impress people |
| video, videre | (Latin) to see |
| improvise | (tr. v.) to make up something without preparation |
| improvise | (tr. v.) to make or provide from materials on hand |
| visionary | (adj.) existing only in the imagination; fanciful; not practical |
| visionary | (adj.) characterized by vision or forethought |