Latin Vocabulary: Verbs, Adjectives, Prepositions, Nouns

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Which of the following scenarios would necessitate the use of the word `foedus`?

Indicating a delay in the construction of a defensive barrier.
Referring to the death of a leader in battle.
Narrating the negotiation of terms between warring factions. (correct)
Describing the location of soldiers within a city.

Which verb from the list best describes the action of erecting a new building?

Colligo, colligere, collegi
Aedifico, aedificare, aedificavi (correct)
Deleo, delere, delevi
Defendo, defendere, defendi

In what context would `mora` most appropriately be used?

To express the numerous challenges faced by `miles` in battle.
To describe the construction of a protective `wall` around a city.
To indicate a pause in military operations due to weather conditions. (correct)
When referring to the period before `postquam` certain events occur.

If someone is described as 'iratus', how might they behave?

Expressing strong displeasure or rage. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a Roman general ordered his troops to `abscidere` a bridge across a `flumen` to prevent Decebalus from advancing, what action would the soldiers be undertaking?

Cutting off or destroying the bridge. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition would you use to indicate movement 'towards' a specific location?

Ad + accusative (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a general wants to 'constituo a plan' what action is he most likely undertaking?

Deciding on and formalizing a strategic approach. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A scout reports to Trajan that Decebalus's `milites`, though `pauci`, are seeking to `petere` aid from a neighboring tribe. What is Decebalus attempting to do?

To request assistance from allies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A Roman soldier is instructed to 'defend the murus'. What is the soldier's primary task?

To protect the wall from enemy attack. (A) Signup and view all the answers

After a long campaign, Trajan finally orders his `milites` to build a `fossa` around the captured Dacian `urbs`. What is the most likely reason for this action?

To establish a defensive perimeter. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences correctly uses a pronoun from the provided vocabulary to describe an action done by a person to themselves?

Puella se parat. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A supply convoy is moving 'post the milites'. What is their relative position?

The convoy is positioned behind the soldiers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a Roman citizen says they are acting 'propter pecuniam', what motivates their actions?

Their actions are motivated by money. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a Roman general wanted to describe the act of 'handing over' a territory to another power after a defeat, which verb from the list would be most appropriate?

trado, tradere, tradidi (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ancient Roman warfare, which noun from the list would MOST likely be used to refer to the implements used by soldiers?

arma, armorum (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a Roman historian wrote, 'The emperor desired to wage war against the Dacians,' which combination of verb and preposition from the list would MOST accurately convey this meaning?

cupio...contra (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of adjectives could MOST effectively describe Decebalus, the Dacian leader, based on historical Roman perspectives during times of conflict?

saevus, fortis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Select the MOST accurate translation of the phrase: 'The brave men ought to gather near the river'.

Viri fortes debent colligere prope flumen. (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a Roman scribe wrote 'The king himself was able to overcome', which of the following Latin phrases would MOST accurately represent this?

Rex potuit superare. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A Roman general says, 'Although the war is great, we desire to conquer.' How would this be written, using vocabulary from the word list?

Quamquam bellum est magnum, cupimus vincere. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If someone states 'gold is not gathered', using only words from the provided list, it would be written as:

Aurum non colligit. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

rex

King in Latin (masculine noun).

cogo

To force or compel someone.