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CKLA Unit 4
Chapters 6 and 8 - Life in the City: Parts I and II
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To conquer | to get or overcome by force; to gain control of through great effort. |
Mediterranean Sea | A large sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Europe on the north, Asia on the east, and Africa on the south. |
To import | To bring in from another country, especially as something to be sold. |
Exotic | Very unusual and interesting; from a foreign place. |
Latin | The language of ancient Rome. |
Wisdom | The state of being wise. |
Rough | Marked by difficult conditions. |
Favor | To give special treatment to; prefer. |
Chariot | A vehicle with two wheels pulled by horses used in ancient times. It was driven from a standing position and used in wars, races, and other public events. |
To saunter | To walk at an unhurried pace, slowly. |
Unsual | Not usual |
Favorite | A person or thing treated with special favor. |
Aqueduct | A structure like a bridge for carrying a waterway or pipe across a river or valley. |
Ingenious | Clever or creative in setting up or working through problems. |