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Roman Dictionary Vocabulary

Can you match the Roman words to the correct definition?

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legendan old, well-known tale, usually more entertaining that truthful
shrineA hole (set apart) building or place that is important for gods or spirits
conquerto defeat and take control of an enemy
togaa loose outer cloth worn draped around the body of Ancient Romans
villaa large, rich Ancient Roman country house that was built around a courtyard
legiona unit of soldiers in the Roman Army
forumthe town square of an Ancient Roman city
plebeianthe working class of Rome
patricianthe wealthy, powerful class of Rome
slavethe powerless, poor class of Rome
centuriona Roman officer or commander
colosseuma circular arena built in Rome where gladiator fights and chariot races were held
senatora Roman that was a member of the Senate
gladiatorsmen and women trained to fight in specific styles, often to the death, for Roman entertainment
aqueducta raised channel of water that was supported by a series of arches



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