| A | B |
|---|
| Doric | simple circular capitals at the top of columns; 1 of the orders of architecture |
| Ionic | the column with the defining volute; 1 of the orders of architecture |
| Corinthian | has elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls |
| pediment | triangular gable forming the end of the roof slope over a portico |
| arch | used the semicircular form of this in bridges & aqueducts |
| podium | the foot or base of a structure |
| Pont du Gard | 3 tiers of archways of an aqueduct which brought water to Nimes |
| aqueduct | a large scale water management that transported water |
| basilica | base was split into aisles by columns and covered by a roof |
| forum | a public square in a Roman municipium |
| stolla | traditional garment of women |
| palla | a mantle worn by women over the stolla |
| tunica | wollen basic undergarment worn by women and men |
| toga | semicircular cloth draped over the shoulders and around the body |
| cena | the main meal of the day, supper |
| mensa | table |
| cibus | food |
| jenctaculum | breakfast, eaten immediately after rising |
| prandium | a late breakfast taken near noon, consists of bread, fish, or cold meats |
| bulla | an amulet hung around the necks of boys |
| caliga | darkness or murkiness |
| salutatio | formal morning greeting of the Roman patron by his clients |
| cliens | clients dependent of a patron |
| patronus | patron |
| apodyterium | undressing room in a bath house |
| frigidarium | a room with a bath of cold water |
| palaestra | a public place devoted to the training of athletes |
| thermae | hot baths |
| tepidarium | a warm bathing room heated by an underfloor heating system |
| strigles | an instrument used to scrape the skin after a bath |
| peristylum | an open interior court surrounded by columns |
| Pont du Gard | 3 tiers of archways of an aqueduct which brought water to Nimes |
| caldarium | a room with a hot plunge bath |
| amphitheatrum | a circular theater with an arena in the center, where gladiators fought |
| arena | a low place for combat |
| bestiarius | a fighter with wild beasts at public shows |
| myrmillon | a gladiator who wore Gallic armor and a fish-topped helmet |
| retarius | a gladiator who fought with a weighted net |
| Samnite | a gladiator who fought with a short sword, a rectangular shield, & greave |
| secutor | gladiator who fought with a dagger and trained to fight a retiarius |
| venatio | type of entertainment involving the hunting/killing of wild animals |
| impedimentum | heavy baggage (of an army) |
| legatus | commander of an army |
| auxilia | provided extra manpower & specialized techniques to Roman troops |
| castra | fortified military camp |
| centurio | the principal professional officer in Roman armies |
| pilum | a heavy javelin |
| gladius | primary sword of roman foot soldiers |
| lorica | steel chain mail armor |
| vallum | fortifications of a Roman camp |
| tormenta | machines that launched javelins, arrows, beams, & rocks |
| onager | one-armed torsion catapult |
| scorpion | stone throwing machine |
| scutum | a curved oval body shield |
| mappa | a cloth or flag used to signal the start of a game |
| auriga | a charioteer |
| spina | the median strip featured on ornate columns, statues, & obelisks |
| quadriga | a four-horse chariot |
| paneum et circenses | phrase meaning to generate public approval by diversion or satisfication |
| metae | turning posts |
| ova | pieces of marble in the shape of eggs on top of the spina |
| delphini | pieces of marble in the shape of dolphins on top of the spina |
| circus | large open-air venue used for public events |
| paedogögus | servant who escorted children to school |
| papyrus | paper |
| stilus | stylus or writing utensil |
| tabella | writing tablet |
| ludus | school |
| rhetor | a teacher of public speaking |
