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If someone is described as having 'tenacity', which Latin verb's meaning most closely relates to this characteristic?
If someone is described as having 'tenacity', which Latin verb's meaning most closely relates to this characteristic?
- teneō (correct)
- veniō
- laudō
- tollō
Which scenario best demonstrates the meaning of the Latin word 'perīculum'?
Which scenario best demonstrates the meaning of the Latin word 'perīculum'?
- Offering praise, 'laudō', to a victorious leader.
- Receiving a generous 'dōnum' from a benefactor.
- Discovering a hidden 'templum' in the forest.
- Navigating a ship through a violent storm. (correct)
A historical fiction author wants to describe a character's sudden fear upon encountering a wild animal. Which Latin adjective would be most appropriate to use in their writing?
A historical fiction author wants to describe a character's sudden fear upon encountering a wild animal. Which Latin adjective would be most appropriate to use in their writing?
- parvus
- dominus
- Romanus
- perterritus (correct)
Considering the Latin roots of 'convention' and 'intervene', which Latin verb is most closely related to their meanings?
Considering the Latin roots of 'convention' and 'intervene', which Latin verb is most closely related to their meanings?
In what context would the Latin phrase 'ad deum' most likely be used?
In what context would the Latin phrase 'ad deum' most likely be used?
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laudo
laudo
To praise or commend.
teneo
teneo
To hold or keep.
venio
venio
I come
donum
donum
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perterritus
perterritus
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Study Notes
- Latin vocabulary learning guide
Verbs
- Adsum means "I am here, I am present."
- Laudō means "I praise" and is related to words like applaud, laud, and laudable.
- Teneō means "I hold", related to tenacious, tenant, retain/retention, sustain/sustenance.
- Tollō means "I raise, lift up, hold up", related to extol (to praise highly).
- Veniō means "I come", related to venture, adventure, advent, convene/convention, and intervene.
Nouns
- Deus / deum (m.) means: a god, related to deity, deify
- Dominus / dominum (m.) means: enslaver, master, related to dominion, dominate
- Dõnum / dõnum (n.) means: a gift, present, related to donate/donation, donor
- Nos / nos means: we, us, related to nosotros (Spanish), nous (French), noi (Italian)
- Perīculum / perīculum (n.) means: danger, related to peril, perilous
- Puella / puellam (f.) means: a girl
- Rēx / rēgem (m.) means: a king, related to regal, royal, regicide
- Templum / templum (n.) means: a temple, related to temple, contemplate (templum - a place for observation)
- Vōs / vos means: you (plural), related to vosotros (Spanish), vous (French), voi (Italian)
Adjectives
- Parvus, parva, parvum means: small
- Perterritus, perterrita, perterritum means: terrified, very scared, related to terrified, terrify
- Romanus, Romana, Romanum means: Roman
Other Words
- Quod means: because
- Ad (+ acc.) means: towards, related to admit, advent, adventure, adhere, adjective (and any word with the "ad" prefix)
- Subito means: suddenly
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This guide provides Latin vocabulary for common verbs and nouns. Learn essential words like 'laudo' (I praise), 'venio' (I come), and 'donum' (a gift). Expand your understanding of Latin roots and related English words.
