| A | B |
|---|
| vault | curved structure of stone or concrete forming a ceiling or roof |
| satire | work that pokes fun at human weaknesses |
| ode | poem that expresses strong emotions about life |
| anatomy | the study of body structure |
| Forum | open space in Rome that served as a marketplace and public square |
| gladiator | person who fought animals and other people as public entertainment |
| paterfamilias | ("father of the family") name for the father as head of the household in ancient Rome |
| rhetoric | public speaking |
| plague | disease that spreads quickly and kills many people |
| inflation | period of rapidly increasing prices |
| barter | to exchange goods without using money |
| reform | change that tries to bring about an improvement |
| mosaic | picture made from many bits of colored glass, tile, or stone |
| saint | Christian holy person |
| regent | a person who acts as a temporary ruler |
