Latin Nouns: Vocab and Gender

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Which Latin word is an adjective that could describe the emotional state of someone who has lost their pecūnia?

Fessus
Laetus
Sollicitus (correct)
Magnificus

If you wanted to say 'The sailor sees the island' in Latin, which of the following sentences would be correct?

Nauta est insula
Nauta videt insulam (correct)
Insulam videt nauta
Insula videt nautam

If a Roman citizen 'dēbet' pecūniam, what is most likely happening?

They owe money to someone. (correct)
They are donating money to the temple.
They are counting their money.
They are owed money by someone.

Which of the following Latin phrases best describes a magnificent country house belonging to the speaker?

Mea magnifica vīlla (B) Signup and view all the answers

A 'mātrōna' in ancient Rome would MOST likely be:

The wife of a high-status man. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'Puer īrātus fīliam terret,' what is happening?

The angry boy frightens the daughter. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a 'nauta' is 'fessus', which of the following activities would he likely NOT do?

Ambulat (B) Signup and view all the answers

If someone 'exspectat' you, which of the following is MOST likely true?

They are waiting for you. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which noun could logically be described as both 'Rōmānus' and 'magnificus'?

Patria (A) Signup and view all the answers

Complete the following sentence with the most logical Latin word: 'Agricola terram ________.'

Curat (A) Signup and view all the answers

If someone says, 'Meus optimus amīcus est nauta,' what can you infer about their friend?

Their friend is a very good sailor. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these Latin phrases could describe the action of a soldier during a war in 'Gallia'?

Miles necat (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a character in a Roman play says, 'Pecūnia mea!,' what are they MOST likely expressing?

Distress about their money. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'Domina puellam vocat,' what is the relationship between the domina and the puella?

The mistress is calling the girl. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be LEAST likely to occur in a 'silva'?

Portat (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a Roman citizen says, 'Vīlla mea in Ītaliā est,' what does this imply?

Their country house is located in Italy. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which noun CANNOT logically complete the phrase 'est parva'?

Terra (C) Signup and view all the answers

What job is someone MOST likely to have if they frequently 'narrat fabulas'?

Magister (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is MOST likely to make someone 'fessus'?

Portat (A) Signup and view all the answers

A Roman 'tuba' would MOST likely be used in which situation?

To signal troops during a battle. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Agricola

Farmer (masculine)

Aqua

Water (feminine)