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COMPLETE AP VERGIL VOCABULARY

a, abfrom, away from, by

Abas1. an Argive King 2. a friend of Aeneas

abdoput away, hide, shut up

abeogo away, depart, withdraw, deviate

abiesspruce, fir

abluowash off, purify; cleanse

abnuorefuse, decline, reject

abripiosnatch away, snatch, seize

abrumpobreak off, destroy, violate

abscessusdeparture, absence

abscondoput away, conceal, hide

absensabsent, distant, left behind

absistowithdraw, depart from; cease;

abstineohold back, refrain

abstrudothrust away; hide

absumbe absent or away from; be wanting

acsame as atque and, and also

Acamasone of the Greeks at Troy

accedocome or draw near, go to, approach

accendoset on fire; inflame; arouse; inspire

accingogird, equip, make ready

accipioreceive, accept, admit, welcome

accumborecline at, take ones place at the table

accumuloheap up, honor

acersharp, keen, fierce, violent

acervuspointed pile, heap

Acestesking of Sicily

AchatesAeneass constant companion

Acheronriver of the underworld

Achillesgreatest of the Greek heroes at Troy

AchivusGreek, pl. Greeks

aciessharp edge, battle line, keen vision

acutussharpened, sharp, pointed, jagged

adto, toward, near, at, by

addenseothicken, pack densely

addogive in addition, put to, add, lend

adeoto that degree, so

adeoadire go to, approach, reach visit, encounter, meet

adfligoshatter, cast down

adflobreath upon, inspire

adfluoflow to, come to

adforaddress, speak to

adgrediorapproach, go to

adhuchitherto, till now, as yet

adiciothrow at, add

adigodrive to, drive, hurl, force

adimotake to oneself, take away, snatch away

aditusapproach, audience, entrance

adiurocall to witness, swear by

adiuvoaid, assist, help

adlaborglide to

adloquoraddress, speak to

admirorwonder at, be surprised at

admoneowarn admonish, remind

admoveomove or bring to, offer

adnitorstrive, lean on

adnuonod assent, promise

adoropray to, worship, adore

adquiroacquire, gain

adservoguard, watch

adsiduusconstant, unceasing

adsistostand by, attend; make a stand

adspectolook at, look towards, overlook

adspiciolook at, observe, inspect

adstostand near; be at hand, look on; stand up

adsumbe present, be at hand, near

adsurgorise up, stand up, rise

adultusadult, full grown

advenastranger, foreigner

adveniocome to, come

adversoroppose, resist

adversusturned toward, opposing, facing, adverse

advertoturn toward, give heed, note, notice

advolofly to, fly towards

advolvoroll to or toward

adytumsanctuary, shrine, tomb

Aeacidesdescendant of Aeacus, i.e. Achilles

aedeshearth; pl. apartments; house, dwelling

aedificobuild, construct

aegersick, diseased, weary, weak

aemulusrivaling, competing

Aeneadaefollowers of Aeneas

Aeneashero of the Aeneid

Aeneiusof Aeneas

aenumkettle, cauldron

aenusof bronze, brazen

Aeoliaan island near Sicily, abode of Aeolus

Aeolidesson or descendant of Aeolus

Aeolusgod of the winds

aequaevusof the same or equal age

aequomake equal, adjust, equal, match, do justice to

aequorthe sea, surface of the sea, a level surface

aequuseven, level, just, fair

aerair, breeze, mist, cloud

aeratusmade of or covered with bronze; brazen

aereusmade of or plated with bronze; brazen

aeriusairy, high, lofty, towering

aescopper, bronze

aestassummer, summer air

aestusheat, flame; tide, sea, flood

aetasage; old age; years, time

aeternuseverlasting, eternal

aetherupper air, ether; air; sky, heaven

aetheriusof the ether, of heaven

aevumage, time; old age

AfricaNorthern Africa

Africusthe southwest wind

Agathyrsipeople of Scythia

Agenora king of Phoenicia and ancestor of Dido

agerfield, land

aggerheap, mound; elevation; dike; rampart

aggeroheap up, increase

agitatordriver, charioteer

agitodrive with violence; chase, torment, harass

agmenarmy (on the march), column, train, formation, rank, line

agnoscorecognize

agodrive, do, pursue, conduct imp Come!

Aiaxone of two Greek heroes 1. son of Telamon 2. son of Oileus

aitsays, asserts

alawing, pinion

alatuswinged

AlbaAlba Longa, an ancient city of Latium

Albanusof Alba, Alban

Alcidesdescendant of Alcaeus, i.e. Hercules

aleswinged, as noun-winged creature, bird

Aletesa friend of Aeneas

alienusanothers, foreign

aliquisome, any

aliquissomeone, anyone

aliterotherwise

aliusanother, other, else

alligobind, tie, fasten, imprison

almusnourishing, fostering, propitious, kindly

alonourish, feed, encourage, strengthen, rear

Alpinusof the Alps, Alpine

altariaaltar

alterone of the two, the other

alternodo by turns; waver, hesitate

alternusone after the other; in turn

altushigh, lofty; deep, profound; as noun altum the sea, heaven

alumnusnursling, foster-child, child, son

alvusbelly, body

amarusbitter, unpleasant, unwelcome

Amazonisan Amazon

ambagesturning, winding; riddle, mystery; details

ambiogo around, surround, encircle, approach

amboboth; tow

ambrosiusambrosial, diving; immortal; lovely

amenssenseless; frantic, distracted; amazed

amiciothrow around; wrap, envelop

amictuscloak, mantle, robe; veil

amicusfriendly; as noun - friend

amittolose, send away; let go

amnisriver, stream; torrent

amolove, cherish, like

amorlove, affection, fondness; as person - Cupid

amplectorenfold, embrace, wind about

amplusgrand, roomy, spacious; splendid, glorious

Amycusking of the Bebrycians or friend of Aeneas

anor

AnchisesAeneass father

Anchisiadesdescendant of Anchises

ancoraanchor

Androgeosson of Minos, king of Crete; or Greek hero slain at Troy

anguisserpent, snake

angustusnarrow, as noun narrow place

anheluspanting, heaving

animabreath, breath of life; life, existence; shade, soul spirit

animussoul, spirit, heart, courage, daring, feeling

AnnaDidos sister

annalisannual, yearly

annosusaged, old

annusyear

antebefore, in front of, previously

anteferoput before, carry before

AntenorTrojan leader, founder of Patavium

Antheusfriend of Aeneas

antiquusof olden times, ancient, aged, former

antrumcave, cavern, grotto

aperwild boar

aperioopen, uncover, disclose, reveal

apextip, point, summit

apisbee

Apollogod of music and prophecy

appareoappear, be disclosed, be seen

appellodrive to, bring to

aptofit, adjust, equip

aquawater

Aquilothe north wind, wind

aquosuswatery, rainy, rain-bearing

araaltar

arbortree, trunk, shoot

arboreustreelike, branching

arbossee arbor

ArcadesArcadians

Arcadiusof Arcadia

arcanussecret, hidden

arceobind, confine, keep off, debar

arcessocause to come, call, summon

Arctosthe North

arcusbow, rainbow, curve, bend

ardensburning, blazing, fiery, flashy

ardeobe on fire, burn, blaze

arduussteep, high, lofty, towering

argentumsilver; silver plate

ArgivusGreek, Argive

Argolicusof Argos, Greek

ArgosGreek

arguoprove, reveal, betray

aridusdry, parched

ariesram, battering ram

armaarms, weapons; tools, equipment

armatusarmed, equipped

armentumcattle for plowing; herd, drove

armigerarmor-bearer

armoequip, arm

armusshoulder; flank

aroplow, till; inhabit

arrigodirect to, raise, uplift

arsskill, dexterity; art; practice

artifexartist, artisan, contriver

artusjoint, limb, frame, body

arvumplowed land, cultivated field, field

arxcitadel, fortress, stronghold; hill, peak

AscaniusAeneass son

ascendoclimb, mount, ascend

AsiaAsia Minor

aspectolook at, gaze at; face

aspectussight, view, appearance

asperrough; thorny, jagged; harsh

aspiciolook at, look upon, behold; regard

asportocarry away; carry off

Assaracusformer king of Troy, Anchises grandfather

astbut; yet, at least

astrumstar; pl. heaven

asylumplace of refuge; sanctuary

atbut; yet, at least

aterblack, dark, sable, dusky; gloomy

Atlasmt. in N. Africa; personified as giant

atqueand, and also; but, than

Atridesdescendant of Atreus, especially Agamemnon or Menelaus

atriumcourt, hall, atrium, room

attollolift up, raise up; rear

attonitusthunderstruck; awed, amazed, dazed

attonothunder at, stun; strike with awe

auctorfather, progenitor, producer

audensdaring, bold, courageous

audeodare, venture, risk

audiohear, listen to

auferotake away, carry off, withdraw, remove

augurseer, soothsayer, diviner, augur

auguriumthe observance of omens, augury

aulacourt, yard, inner court

Aulistown on the coast of Boetia

auraair, breeze, wind, blast

aureusgolden, of gold

auricomusgolden-haired, with golden foliage

aurigacharioteer, driver

aurisear

Auroramorning, dawn, personified as goddess of morning

aurumgold

AusoniusAusonian, Italian

auspexan interpreter of omens given by birds, diviner, augur

auspiciumdivination by the flight of birds, augury from birds

austerthe south wind

autor; autaut= eitheror

autemhowever, on the other hand

AutomedonGreek charioteer of Achilles

auxiliumhelp, aid, assistance

avarusgreedy, covetous

avehocarry away, take away

avellotear away, pluck, snatch away

Avernusa lake near Cumae (entrance to the underworld)

avertoturn away, avert, remove

aviduseager, greedy, desirous

avisbird

aviusout of the way, remote, trackless

avusgrandfather

axisaxle, heaven, open sky

bacchorcelebrate the festival of Bacchus

Bacchusgod of wine, son of Jupiter and Semele

balteusbelt, sword-belt

barbabeard

barbaricusforeign, strange, barbaric

Barcaeiinhabitants of Barce, a town in Libya

beatushappy, blessed, fortunate

bellatrixfemale warrior

bellowage war, war

bellumwar

benewell, agreeably

benignuskind, good, friendly, pleasing

bibodrink

bidensa sheep, (literally-having two teeth)

biformisof double form, two-shaped

bigaea team of two horses, a two-horse chariot

biiugustwo yoked together

binitwo by two, two each

bipennisa two-edged axe, double axe, battle-axe

biremisa ship with two banks of oars

bistwice, double

bonusgood

Boreasthe north wind, the North

bracchiumarm; the fore-arm

bratteathin plate of leaf or metal; metal

brevisshort, brief

brumawinter

brumaliswintry

bullaknob, stud, bubble,

Byrsacitadel of Carthage

cadofall, fall down, descend

cadusjar, urn

caecusblind

caedeskilling, slaughter, carnage

caedocut, cut down, strike, kill

caelestisof heaven, from heaven, as noun the heavenly bodies

caeloengrave, carve

caelumsky, heaven, the heavens

CaesarAugustus or Julius

Caicusfriend of Aeneas

Caietatown on the coast of Latium

calcarspur

caleoglow, be hot, be warm

caliduswarm, hot

callisa path, mountain-path

calorheat, warmth, glow

campusfield, plan, level place

candeoshine, glitter, glisten

canisdog

canosing, sound, play

canorusmelodious, harmonious

cantussong, singing

canuswhite, hoary

capessoseize eagerly, snatch at, lay hold of

capioseize, grasp, capture

caprashe-goat

captivusprisoner, captive

capulushilt

caputhead, the summit, person

Capysfriend of Aeneas or king of Alba

carbasuscanvas, sail

carcerprison, jail

cardohinge

careolack, be free from

carinakeel; ship

carmensong, poem, verse

carpopluck, pick, tear away

carusdear, precious, valued

Cassandradaughter of Priam and priestess of Apollo

castigocorrect, chastise, blame, chide

castramilitary camp

casusfall, falling-down, ruin, failure

catervacrowd, troop, throng

Caucasuschain of mountains between the Black and Caspian Seas

causacause, reason, motive

cautescrag, pointed rock

cavernacave, cavern, grotto

cavohollow out, excavate

cavushollow, excavated

CecropidaeAthenians (descendants of Cecrops, founder of Athens)

cedogo from, remove, withdraw, abandon

celebrofrequent, crowd, throng, practice, celebrate

celerquick, swift, speedy

celeroquicken, hasten, accelerate

cellastore-room, cell, sanctuary

celohide, conceal from, elude, cover

celsuslofty, elevated, towering

centum100

Cerealissacred to Ceres

Ceresdaughter of Saturn, goddess of agriculture

cernoseparate, distinguish, discern, perceive

certamencontest, struggle, strife

certofight, contend, struggle

certusdetermined, resolved, fixed, certain

cervahind, deer (female)

cervixneck, nape

cervusstag, deer (male)

cessodelay, loiter, do nothing

ceterithe others, the rest

ceuas, like, just as

Chalcidicusof Chalcis, of Cumae

chlamysmantle, military cloak

chorustroop of dancers, chorus

cieocause to go, move; rouse, stir, call

cingoequip, gird oneself; surround, encircle

cingulumbelt, girdle

cinisashes

circaaround, round about, near

circumaround, all around

circumdosurround, place around, encompass

circumspiciolook about, observe

circumstostand around, surround

circumvenioencircle, be around

circumvolofly around

Cithaeronmountain sacred to Bacchus

citharalute, cithara

citoquickly

citusquick, swift, rapid

civiscitizen

clamsecretly, covertly

clamoshout, call, cry out

clamorshout

clarusclear, bright, famous

classisfleet, division

claudoshut, close, enclose

claustrumbar, bolt, barrier

clipeusround shield

Cloanthusfriend of Aeneas

ClonusClonus, a craftsman

Cocytusriver of the underworld

coeocome together, meet, assemble

coepibegin, commence

coetusassemblage, crowd, company

Coeusone of the Titans

cognomensurname, second-name, family-name

cognoscoascertain, understand, learn, know

cogocollect, compel, force, urge

colligogather, collect; assemble

collishill

collumneck

colotill, care for, cultivate; honor, love

colonusfarmer, settler

colorcolor, hue, tint

colubersnake, serpent

columbadove, pigeon

columnapillar, column, post

comahair; foliage

comesfriend, companion, comrade

comitatusescort, crowd, retinue

comitoraccompany, attend, follow

commendocommit, entrust; command

comminushand to hand, in close contest, near

commisceomix, mingle together, unite

committojoin, commit, fight, entrust, practice

commoveoshake, stir, trouble; displace, carry away

communiscommon, general, universal

comocomb, arrange, braid

compagesjoint, structure

compelloaccost, address; reproach, rebuke

complectorclasp, embrace, grasp

compleofill, fill up, cram

componocollect, lay; put to rest, quiet

comprendotake hold of, seize, grasp

concedowithdraw; grant; permit

conchashell

concidofall, collapse

conciliobring together, unite

conciomove violently, shake

conclamoshout, acclaim; call loudly

concludoclose, shut up; restrain, limit, restrict

concrescogrow together, harden; take form, grow

concurroassemble, gather, battle, fight

concursusthrong, mob, tumult, concourse

concutioshake, agitate, shock

condensusdense, close, thick, crowded

condofound, establish, build

confidotrust, confide, rely on

confiobe arranged, be accomplished

confundomingle, mix, blend; pour out

congerobring together, collect; construct, accumulate

congressusmeeting, assembly, conference

coniciothrow, hurl, thrust; conclude, infer

coniugiummarriage, union

coniungojoin, unite, gather

coniunxspouse, husband, wife

conlaborfall in ruins, crumble, sink

conortry, attempt, begin

conscendoclimb, ascend, mount

consciuswitnessing, privy, knowing, conscious

considosettle, sit down, sink down

consiliumcouncil, plan, stratagem

consistostand still, halt, stop, make a stand

conspectussight, view, presence

conspicioperceive, observe, look at

consternostrew, pave, cover

constituodecide, establish, determine

consuloreflect, deliberate, consider, resolve

consultumdecree, decision; deliberation

consumouse up, eat, devour

consurgorise, stand up, arise

contendostrain, hasten, press on; fight

conticescofall silent, become still

contiguusbordering, neighboring, adjoining

contingohappen; touch, take hold of, seize, touch, concern

continuoimmediately, without delay

contorqueoturn, twist, twirl

contraagainst, opposite, facing

contrahocollect, assemble, accomplish

contrariusopposite, contrary, opposed

contundobeat, crush, pound

conubiummarriage

convallisvalley, ravine

convectocarry together, heap together

convellotear away, pull off, wrest, rend

conveniogather, assemble

convertoturn round reverse; change, alter

convexumhollow, cavity, recess

conviviumfeast, banquet

convolvoroll together, roll around, fasten together

cooriorstand up, arise, appear

copiaplenty, supply, pl. troops

corheart

coramin the presence of, openly

corneusof horn

cornuhorn, antler; trumpet

coronagarland

corpusbody

corripioseize, snatch, grasp; attack

corrumpodestroy, ruin, lay waste; corrupt

corruofall down, tumble, sink

coruscovibrate, tremble, shake, brandish

coruscusflashing, gleaming, glittering

costarib

cothurnushunting boot, buskin

crastinustomorrows

cratermixing bowl

creberfrequent, thick, close

credobelieve, trust, confide in

crepitorattle, creak, rustle

crepitusrattling, creaking

crescogrow, increase, rise

CresiusCretan

CretesCretans, people of Crete

CreusaAeneass wife

crinishair

crisposwing, brandish

cristatuscrested, tufted, plumed

croceusyellow, golden, saffron-colored

crudeliscruel, unfeeling, hard

cruentusspotted with blood, bloody, stained

cruorblood, bloodshed, gore

cubilecouch, bed, marriage-bed

cubitumelbow

culmentop summit, roof, gable

culpafault, error, blame, guilt, failure

cumprep. with, conjunction when, since, although

Cumaetown on the coast of Campania

Cumaeusof Cumae

cumuloheap, accumulate, pile, overload

cumulusheap, pile, mass, surplus

cunctordelay, linger, hesitate

cunctusall, entire, all together

cuneusa wedge

cupidodesire, wish longing; as a person-Venuss son

cupiolong for, desire, wish

curwhy?

curaanxiety, distress, care, concern

curocare for, take pains with, attend to

currorun, hasten

curruschariot, car, wagon

cursusrunning course, a run, journey

curvuscrooked, curved, bent

cuspispoint, spear, javelin, lance

custosguard, overseer, protector

Cyclopiusof the Cyclops

cycnusswan

CylleniusMercury; mountain in Arcadia, his birthplace

Cymothoea sea nymph

Cynthusmountain in Delos, the birthplace of Diana and Apollo

Cythereusof Cythera (island in the Aegean near Venuss birthplace)

Daedalusfamous artisan, father of Icarus

damnocondemn, convict, blame

Danausof Danaus (famous Greek king) pl. the Greeks

dapsfeast, banquet

Dardanidesdescendants of Dardanus, i.e. Trojans

DardaniusTrojan, of Dardanus

Dardanusof Dardanus, Trojan

Daunusearly king of Apulia

defrom, away from, down from; concerning, according to

deagoddess

debellosubdue, quell, vanquish

debeoowe, be in debt; ought

decedogo away, withdraw, depart

decerpopluck off, tear away, break

decetit is fitting, it is proper

decipiocatch, ensnare, entrap; deceive

declinobend aside, tear away; deflect

decurrorun down, hasten

decusgrace, glory, honor

deducolead away, escort, turn aside, drive off

defendodefend, protect

defensorprotector, defender

deferobear, carry; report

defessustired, weary, exhausted

deficiorevolt, desert; fail

defigofasten, fix, plant

defluoglide down, fall, descend

deformodisfigure, spoil, mar

defungordischarge, perform, finish

degenerdegenerate, unworthy

dehinchenceforth, hereafter, next, then

dehiscopart, divide, split open

deiciothrow down, cut down, destroy

deindethen, next, thence

Deiopeaa nymph

Deiphobusson of Priam

deligochoose, select, designate

Deliusof Delos; of Apollo

Delosisland in the Aegean, birthplace of Apollo

delubrumtemple, shrine, sanctuary

demensinsane, demented, mad, raving, foolish

demittolet down, drop, let fall, shed

demotake away, take off, subtract

demumat length, at last, finally

deniten each, ten at a time

deniqueand thereafter, at last, at length, finally

denstooth

densusthick, close, dense, compact

depascorto eat up, feed on

deprecoravert by prayer, deprecate, seek to avoid

deripiotear off, tear away, pull down

desaeviorage, rave furiously

descendogo down, climb down, descend

descensusway down, descent

describotranscribe, write down; describe

deseroleave, forsake, abandon, desert

desertawaste lands, wilderness

desertusdeserted, solitary, lonely

desiliojump down, leap down, dismount

desinostop, desist, cease

desistocease, desist from

despectodespise, look down on

despiciodespise, look down on, disparage

destruotear down, raze, demolish

desuetusdisused, unfamiliar, obsolete

desumbe away, be absent, fail, be missing

desuperfrom above, from overhead

detineohold back, hold off, keep back, detain, check

detorqueobend aside, turn off, twist

detrudothrust away, push down, dislodge, dispossess

deusgod, deity

deveniocome, arrive, reach

devolofly down

dexterright, to the right; skillful

Dianasister of Apollo; goddess of the moon and hunt

diciodominion, sovereignty, sway, authority control

dicodicere - say, speak, sing, describe, name

dicodicare - dedicate, consecrate, devote

Dictaeusof Dicte, a mountain in Crete

dictumassertion, remark, saying

Didoqueen of Carthage

diesday

difficilisdifficult, hard, troublesome

diffugiofly apart, disperse, scatter

diffundopour out, pour forth; spread

dignordeem worthy, honor, deign

dignusworthy, deserving, suitable, fitting, proper

digrediorgo apart, separate, part, go away, depart

dilaborgo to pieces, melt away, dissolve, scatter, disperse

diligovalue, esteem, prize, love; approve

dimoveopart, separate, divide

dirigodirect

diripiotear apart, ravage, spoil, plunder, pillage

dirusominous, fearful, awful, dreadful, horrible

DisPluto, god of the underworld

discernoseparate, divide; distinguish, discern

discessusdeparture, farewell, removal

discolorof another color, not of the same color; of different colors

discrepodiffer in sound, be different, vary

discrimeninterval, distance, distinction, difference; decisive moment, crisis

disiciodrive asunder, scatter, route; ruin, destroy

disiungosever, divide, separate, estrange

dispelloscatter, disperse

dissimulodisguise; dissemble, hide, conceal, pretend

dissultofly in pieces, break apart

distendoswell, stretch out, extend

diufor a long time, all day, continually

divagoddess

divellotear apart, separate violently, tear, wrest

diversuscontrary, opposite, diverse, different

divesrich, wealthy, opulent

dividodivide, force asunder, part, distribute

divinusdivine

divusof a deity, godlike, divine

dogive, appoint; grant, bestow; emit, utter

doceoteach, instruct, inform

doleogrieve, suffer, be in pain, lament

Dolopesa people of Thessaly

dolorpain, suffering, anguish, distress, grief, trouble

dolustrickery, artifice; guile, deceit, deception

dominorhave dominion, domineer, rule

dominuslord, master, ruler, owner

domodomesticate, tame, break, subdue, conquer

domushouse, home, dwelling, building

donecwhile, as long as; until, at length

donumgift, present

DoricusDoric; Grecian

dorsumback; cliff

dotalisof a dowry, dotal

dracoserpent, large serpent, dragon

Dryopespeople in Epirus

dubiusdoubtful, uncertain, wavering

ducolead, lead away, guide, conduct, prolong; choose

ductorleader, commander, general

dulcissweet, agreeable, delightful, agreeable

dumwhile; with subjunctive=until

duotwo

duplextwofold, double

duplicatusdoubled

duroharden, solidify; wait, persevere, hold out

durushard, harsh, vigorous; pitiless, unyielding

duxleader, guide, general

e, exout of, from; of; since; according to

eburnusof ivory

eccebehold! look!

edaxgreedy, voracious, devouring

edoeat, consume

educodraw out, take away; bring up, rear

efferocarry out, take away; bear, produce

efferusvery wild, fierce, savage

efficiobring about, effect, cause, produce

effingowipe clean; form, fashion, mould

effodiodig out, mine, excavate

efforutter, tell, speak out

effugioget away, escape; flee from

effundopour out, pour forth; abandon

egenusneedy, necessitous, destitute

egeobe needy, want, lack, have need

egoI

egrediorto out, come forth, go away; disembark, land

egregiusdistinguished, excellent, eminent

eioh! alas!

eicioeject, expel; banish, drive away

elaborslip away, glide off, escape

elephantusivory; an elephant

Elissaanother name for Dido

emicospring out, break forth, leap up

eminusaloof, at a distance

emittosend out; hurl, cast discharge

emobuy, purchase, procure

emoveomove out, move away, expel

enlo! behold! see!

Enceladusa giant

enimfor, namely, that is to say

eniteoshine forth, gleam

enoswim out,; fly

ensissword

enumerocount out; recite, recount, describe

eogo, walk, ride, sail, move

Eousof dawn, eastern, oriental

Epeosone of the Greek fighters at Troy

epulaebanquet, feast; sumptuous foods

epulordine, feast, banquet

equeshorseman, rider

equidemindeed, truly

equushorse

Erebusgod of darkness; the underworld

ergotherefore, consequently, accordingly

eripiotear out, wrest, pluck tear; rescue deliver, free

errowander, stray, roam; be in error

errorwandering, winding, meandering, maze

erubescogrow red, blush, feel ashamed

eruothrow out, take; destroy completely

etand, also

etiamalso, too, even; still

Etruscithe Etruscans

Euboicusof Euboea (an island in the western Aegean)

EuropaEurope

Eurotasa river in Laconia

Eurussoutheast or east wind

Eurytidesson of Eurytus

evadoget away, escape; disembark

Evanderleader of the Arcadians; Pallass father

evanescovanish, pass away, disappear

evehocarry out, proceed, advance

eveniocome out; happen, result

eventusoutcome, result end, consequence

evertooverturn, turn upside down; overthrow, destroy

evincoovercome, conquer, subdue

evococall out

exout of, from

exanimuslifeless, dead

exaudiohear clearly, distinguish

excedoleave, depart, go out

excidiumoverthrow, demolition, ruin, destruction

excidoexcidere, excididi - cut out, hew out

excidoexcidere, excidi fall out, slip out

exciocall out, summon, rouse, awaken

excipiotake out, withdraw; take up, catch, receive

exclamocall out, cry aloud, exclaim

excubiaewatching, keeping watch, watchmen

excudostrike out, hammer out; prepare, make

excutioshake out, shake off; discard, remove

exeogo out, depart, withdraw; escape

exerceoemploy, busy; occupy

exhalobreath out, exhale

exhaurioexhaust, empty; take away

exigodrive out expel; determine, ascertain

exiguussmall, little, scanty

eximotake away, remove; free, release, deliver

exinthen, after that, next

exitialisdestructive, fatal, deadly

exitiumdestruction, ruin

exitusdeparture; death; conclusion

exordiumbeginning; introduction

exoriorcome out, rise, appear; begin

exosushating, detesting

expedioextricate; explain, make clear; arrange

expendoweigh out, weigh; reckon, account; estimate, consider

experiortry, prove, test, endure; know by experience

expirobreathe out

expleofill up, fill, stuff; pass over, go through; satisfy, appease

explorosearch out, investigate, explore

exposcobeg, request, entreat, implore

expromoexpress, state; exhibit, show, display

exquiroseek out; implore

exsanguisbloodless, lifeless; pale, wan

exscindoextirpate, annihilate, destroy

exsequorfollow; fulfill; relate, describe

exsertusbare, uncovered; projecting

exsiliumexile, banishment

exsolvodeliver, free, set free, liberate

exspectolook out for, await, expect

exstinguoput out, quench, extinguish; abolish, destroy annihilate

exstruopile, heap up; build up

exsultoleap up, jump up; boast, indulge

exsuperomount up, tower; pass over; excel

extaguts, internal organs

extemploimmediately, without delay

extendospread, extend; lengthen; continue

externusexternal; foreign, strange

exterritusterrified, dismayed; made wild

exterusoutside, outer

extremusoutermost, utmost, farthest; remotest; tip

exuotake off, pull off; put away, lay aside

exuviaespoils; relics; skin

fabricatorbuilder, contriver

fabricobuild, make, construct, erect

facessoperform, execute, accomplish

faciesappearance, form, shape

faciliseasy

faciomake, do, produce, build

factumdeed, act, achievement

fallotrip, fall;err, mistake, deceive oneself

falsusdeceptive, false, spurious, delusive

famareport, rumor, saying, talk, tradition

Famapersonification of above

fameshunger

famulafemale slave, maid-servant

fartype of grain; sacrificial meal

fasdivine law; with est=it is lawful, it is permitted

fastigiumtop, summit; roof, battlement

fatalisfatal, decreed, ordained, destined

fateorconfess, grant, acknowledge

fatigotire, weary, fatigue, vex, harass

fatiscofall apart, tumble to peaces

fatumprediction; fate

fauxthroat; entrance

faxtorch, flame

felixhappy, fortunate; auspicious

feminawoman, female

femineuswomanly, feminine

femurthigh

fenestrawindow, opening

ferawild beast, wild animal

ferinavenison, game; wild animal flesh

feriostrike, beat; kill

ferobring, carry, bear, wear; report; offer

feroxwild, bold, warlike

ferrumiron; iron tool; sword

feruswild, untamed, uncultivated

ferveoglow, steam; burn, rage, rave

fervidusglowing, fiery, hot, vehement

fessustired, fatigued, weary

festinohurry, hasten

festusfestive, joyful, merry

fetusfilled with, pregnant

fetusfetus, m. young, offspring; fruit, growth

fibulaclasp, buckle, fastening, brooch

fictusfeigned, fictitious, false

fidesfaith, loyalty, belief, reliance; trustworthiness

fiduciatrust, confidence

fidusloyal, faithful, credible

figofix, fasten; pierce

filiusson

filumthread, string

fingoarrange, touch; suppose, think, conceive

finisend, boundary, limit; pl. territory

fiopassive of facio become, be made

firmusstrong, steadfast, enduring

fissiliscleft, easily split, fissile

flamenpriest; also wind, gale

flammaflame, blaze; flame of passion;

flammokindle, inflame, blaze, burn

flatusblowing, breath, snorting

flavusgolden, yellow, reddish yellow, flaxen-colored

flectoturn, bend, bow; avert; avoid

fleoweep, cry, lament, wail

fletusweeping, wailing, lamenting

floreobloom, blossom, flower; flourish

floreusflowery

flosflower, blossom

fluctuswave, tide, billow, surge

fluentumstream, flood

flumenstream, river

fluoflow, pour, throng

fodiodig, dig up; stab

foedomake foul, defile, pollute

foedusfoederis, n. alliance, compact; marriage contract

foedusfoul, filthy, repulsive; disgraceful

foliumleaf

fomeskindling-wood, tinder

fonsfountain, spring, source

forspeak, say; prophesy

forisdoor, entrance

formaform, shape; beauty

formicaant

forschance, luck, fortune

forsanperhaps

forsitanperhaps, it may be that

fortisbrave, strong, courageous

fortunafortune, chance, luck

fortunatuslucky, happy, fortunate

foveocherish, fondle, caress

fragorcrashing, crash, noise; thunderclap

fragransfragrant, sweet-smelling

frangobreak, shatter, fracture; crush, dishearten

fraterbrother

fraternusbrotherly, fraternal

fraudocheat, defraud, rob

frauscheating, deceit, fraud

fraxineusashen, of ash wood

fremoroar, resound, howl; applaud; grumble because of

frenocurb, bridle, restrain, check

frenumbridle, curb, bit; restraint

frequensregular, constant, repeated; with a throng

fretusleaning, supported, relying

frigiduscold, cool, chilling

friguscoldness, cold, chilliness; cold shudder

frondensin leaf, becoming green, leafy

frondescoput forth leaves; shoot

frondeuscovered with leaves, leafy

fronsfrontis, f., front, facade; forehead; expression

fronsfrondis, f., leafy branch, foliage, bough

frumentumgrain, harvested grain

frustrain vain, for nothing

frustumpiece, bit

fruxfruit, produce

fucusdrone

fugaflight, rapid motion

fugioflee, run away, escape

fugocause to flee, put to flight

fulcioprop up, support

fulgeoflash, glitter, gleam, shine

fulmenlightning flash; thunderbolt

fulvusdeep yellow, reddish yellow, tawny

fundamentumfoundation

fundofundere pour, pour out, shed; spread

fundofundare found, begin; fix, confirm

fungorbe engaged, perform, discharge

funisrope, cord

funusfuneral procession, funeral rites, burial; death, murder

furiaethe three goddesses of vengeance, the furies

furibundusraging, mad furious

furorage, rave, be out of ones mind

furorraving, rage, madness, fury, passion

furtimstealthily, secretly, furtively

furtivusstolen, secret, hidden, concealed, furtive

furtumtheft, robbery; secret action, crafty deceit

Gaetulusof the Gaetuli, a N. African tribe

galeahelmet

Gallusof Gaul, Gallic

GanymesGanymede, Trojan prince, made Jupiters cupbearer

Garamantisof the Garamantes, a N. African tribe

gaudeorejoice, be glad

gaudiumjoy, delight

gazatreasure

gelidusicy cold, icy, frosty

geminustwin

gemitusgroan, sighing, complaint

gemogroan, sigh, lament; bewail

genacheek

genetrixmother

genitorfather

gensrace, clan; descendant, offspring

genuknee

genusrace, stock, family; birth, noble birth; descendant

germanasister

germanusbrother

gerobear, carry, wage

gestobear, carry, wear, wield

gignogive birth to, produce, bear, bring forth

glaciesice

GlaucusLycian ally of the Trojans

glomerocollect; gather

gloriaglory, fame, honor, praise

Gnosiusof Gnosus, a city in Crete

gradiorstep, walk to, advance

gradusstep, pace, gait, walk; pl. steps

GraiusGreek

gramengrass; plant, herb

grandaevusaged, old

grandisfull-grown, grown up, old

grandohail, hailstorm

gratesthanks, thanksgiving

gratusdear, acceptable, pleasing, agreeable

gravidusfilled, full, swollen

gravisheavy, weighty, burdened

gremiumlap, bosom

gressusstep, course, way

grexflock, herd, drove, swarm

Gryneusof Grynia, site of a temple of Apollo

gurgeswhirlpool, gulf

gustotaste, enjoy

Gyasfriend of Aeneas

habenarein

habeohave, hold, support, carry; consider, regard

habilismanageable, suitable, fit, proper

habitusappearance, presence; dress, attire

hactenusthus far, to this place, so far; till now

haereocling, stick, be fastened; linger, pause

HalaesusHalaesus, (Italian warrior, enemy of the Trojans)

halitusbreath, exhalation

halobreathe, emit vapor, be fragrant

HammonLibyan god identified with Jupiter

harenasand; shore, beach

harenosussandy, full of sand

HarpalyceThracian princess, famous huntress and warrior

harundoreed; arrow

hastaspear, lance, javelin

hastilespear-shaft, javelin-shaft

haudnot, not at all, by no means

hauriodrain, shed; pluck out, swallow, devour, consume

Hebrusa river in Thrace

Hecategoddess of the underworld

HectorTroys champion, son of Hector

Hectoreusof Hector

HecubaPriams wife

herbagrass, turf

heresheir, successor

heroshero, demigod

HesperiaWestern Land, Italy

Hesperiuswestern, Hesperian; Italian

heualas!

heushey! ho!

hibernuswintry, of winter

hicadv. here

hic, haec, hocthis, the latter

hiemswinter, winter time

hincfrom this place, hence; on either side

homoperson, human being, man

honorhonor, repute, esteem, distinction

honossame as honor

horahour

horrendusdreadful, terrible, fearful

horrensbristly, shaggy, rough

horreostand on end, bristle; tremble, dread

horrescorise on end, stand erect; shudder, tremble

horridusterrible, wild, savage

horrorshaking, trembling, shudder; dread, terror, horror

hortorurge, press, incite, encourage, exhort

hospeshost, guest, visitor, friend

hospitiumhospitality, friendship

hospitushospitable; strange, foreign

hostiavictim, sacrifice, sacrificial animal

hostilisenemys, hostile

hostisenemy, foe, stranger

hucto this place, hither; to this point, so far

humilislowly, humble, needy, poor

humobury, inter

humusearth, ground, soil

hymenaeuswedding, marriage ceremony

Hyrcanuspeople near the Caspian Sea

iaceolie, be prostrate, lie at rest

iaciothrow, hurl, scatter

iactothrow out; consider, discuss; pronounce, utter, speak

iaculorthrow, hurl

iamnow, at this time, already; with a neg., longer, more

iamdudumlong since, long before, for some time now

ianuadoor, entrance

Iarbasking of the Gaetuli

iaspisjasper (green precious stone)

ibithere, in that place; thereupon

ibidemin the same place

IcarusDaedalus son (flew too high)

icostrike, hit, stab, sting

ictusblow, stab, cut, wound

Idamt. near Troy; also mt. in Crete

idemthe same

ideotherefore, for that reason

ignarusignorant, inexperienced, unaware

ignavuslazy, slothful, idle, sluggish

igneusfiery, on fire, burning-hot

ignisfire

ignobilisunknown, undistinguished; of low birth, ignoble

ignotusunknown, strange, unrecognized; unfamiliar

ilexoak, holm-oak

Iliaanother name for Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus

Iliacusof Ilium, Trojan

Iliasa Trojan woman

ilicetat once, immediately

Ilioneusspokesman for the Trojans

IliumTroy

Iliusof Ilium, Trojan

illethat; he, she, it

illicthere, in that place

illincfrom that place, thence

illucto that place, thither

Illyricusof Illyria, region east of the Adriatic

IlusAscanius previous name; also an early king of Troy

imagoimage; ghost, vision; reminder

Imaonan Italian friend of Halaestus

imbellisunwarlike, unfit for war

imberrain; the sea, water

immanishuge; monstrous, frightful

immemorunmindful, heedless

immensusimmeasurable, boundless, huge

immergodip, immerse, submerge

immineooverhang, command

immitisrough, harsh, severe

immittosend in, admit; let go, loose

immolosprinkle with sacrificial meal

immotusmotionless; unmoved, steadfast, firm

imparuneven, unequal; overmatched

impellostrike against, strike, push; set in motion

imperditusnot destroyed, not slain

imperiumcommand, order; supreme power, sovereignty

impiusirreverent, wicked, impious

implacabilisimplacable, irreconcilable

impleofill, sate, satisfy

implicoentangle, entwine, embrace, grasp

imponoplace upon, put on

imprimopress upon, press against; emboss, engrave

improbuswicked, shameless, bad

improvidusoff guard; reckless, careless

impunewithout punishment, with impunity

imuslowest, deepest, last

inacc. into, to; against; abl. in, on, upon

inanisuseless, empty, meaningless

incautusincautious, inconsiderate, heedless

incedoadvance, march, proceed

incendoset fire to, burn; rouse, incite

incertusunsettled, doubtful, uncertain

incessuswalking, pace, gait; step

incestopollute, defile

incidoincidere, incisus cut into, cut through

incidoincidere fall, sink, strike

incipiobegin

includoshut up, confine, enclose

inclutusfamous, renowned

incognitusunknown, untraced

incubolie upon, rest on; brood over, watch jealously over

incultumwasteland, wilderness

incumbolean press; bend to; oppress

incusoaccuse, blame

incutiostrike into, inflict; produce

indagosurrounding, encircling

indefrom there, thence; thereafter

indebitusnot owed, not due

indigenanative, indigenous

Indigesdeified hero, patron deity

indignordeem unworthy, despise, resent

indignusunworthy, undeserving; shameful

indulgeoconcede, grant, allow

induoput on assume; clothe, dress; pierce

inermisunarmed, defenseless

inershelpless, weak, unarmed

inexpertuswithout experience, untested

inextricabilisinextricable, not to be unraveled

infabricatusunshaped, rough, unwrought

infandusunspeakable, abominable

infectusnot one, unaccomplished

infelixunfortunate, unlucky, miserable; barren

infensushostile, inimical

inferiorlower, further down; inferior

infernuslower, under; underground

inferobring to, carry in, wage; advance (refl.)

infestusmade unsafe, disturbed; hostile, dangerous

infigofasten, implant, affix; nail to

inflammoset on fire, kindle; inflame, excite

inflectobend, bow, curb; change, affect, alter

infrenusunbridled

infundopour in, pour upon; pour out, throw

ingeminoredouble, repeat, reiterate

ingemogroan over, sigh at, lament, bewail

ingenshuge, vast, enormous; extraordinary

ingredioradvance, go forward; undertake

inhiogape, gaze, gaze at

inhospitusinhospitable

inhumatusunburied

inimicushostile, unfriendly, hateful; damaging

iniquusuneven; unequal; hurtful

iniuriainjustice, wrong; harsh treatment

inlaborglide in; flow in, penetrate

inlidodash against, push against

innectotwist, entangle, weave; bind; contrive

innoswim in, float upon; sail, navigate

innuptusunmarried; a virgin

inopinusunexpected

inopshelpless, weak

inquitsays, said

inreparabilisirreparable, irretrievable

inritoincite, excite, provoke

inrumpobreak in, burst into

inruorush in, invade

insaniamadness, folly

insanusinsane, mad; outrageous, excessive

inscriboinscribe; mark

insequorfollow after, come next; proceed, go on

insidiaesnare, trap; artifice

insignisdistinguished, remarkable, prominent

insinuocreep in; penetrate, enter

insomniumdream

insonoresound; crack

inspiciolook into, inspect; examine

inspiroblow upon, inspire; instill

instarimage, likeness, in the form of

instauroestablish, ordain; renew; celebrate; refresh

instituoput in place, fix, set; establish

instostand upon, take a position; press, pursue

instruodraw up, array; prepare, equip

insuetusunaccustomed, unused

insulaisland

insumbe in, be upon

insuperabove, on top, overhead

insuperabilisinsurmountable, invincible

insurgorise up, pull (with oars)

intactusuntouched, undefiled

intendostretch out, extend; increase

intentoaim, direct, wield

intentusattentive, intent, waiting, eager

interbetween, among

intereameanwhile

interforinterrupt

interfundoflow between; pour between

interimotake away; destroy, slay, kill

interiorinner, interior, middle

interpresinterpreter, explainer; mediator

interrumpobreak off, interrupt, break off

intexoweave in, interweave

intimusinnermost, deepest, intimate

intonothunder; resound, rattle; cry out

intorqueotwist, wind about, wrench

intrawithin, during

intractabilisunmanageable, intractable

introgo into, enter; penetrate

intusinside, within, closer

inultusunavenged

inutilisuseless, inexpedient

invadoenter; assault, attack, invade

invalidusinfirm, impotent, weak

invehocarry in; ride into; drive over

inveniofind, meet with; discover

invictusunconquered, unsubdued; inexorable

invideolook askance at, envy; hinder, prevent

invidiaenvy, grudge, jealousy

invisolook after, visit

invisushated, hateful, detested

invitusunwilling, reluctant

inviusimpassable, insuperable; inaccessible

involvoroll; cover, overwhelm; wrap, enfold, envelop

IovisJove, Jupiter

ipsehimself, herself, itself

iraanger, fury, hate

Irisgoddess of rainbow, also a messenger

is, ea, idhe, she it

istethat (of yours) often contemptuous

itathus, as follows, in that way

ItaliaItaly

Italusof Italy, Italian

iterjourney, passage, march, route, course

iterumagain, a second time, once more

iubamane; crest

iubarradiance, light, splendor

iubeoorder, tell, command

iudiciumjudgment, sentence

iugalisyoked together; matrimonial; as noun - a team

iugomarry, bind

iugumyoke, collar; summit, ridge; bonds

Iuliusname of a Roman clan

Iulusanother name for Ascanius

iungojoin, unite, connect

Iunogoddess of marriage; wife of Jupiter

IuppiterJupiter, king of the gods

iuroswear, take an oath; swear

iusright, justice, duty

iussusorder, command, decree

iustusjust, righteous; fair

Iuturnasister of Turnus

iuvenalisyouthful, juvenile

iuvencusyoung bullock

iuvenisyoung, youthful; as a noun young person

iuventayouth

iuventusyouth; the young, young people

iuvohelp, aid, assist, serve; delight

iuxtanear to, next to; in like manner

KarthagoCarthage, an ancient city in N. Africa

labefacioshake, loosen

labototter, waver, shake

laborlaboris labor, toil, exertion; suffering, hardship

laborlabi slip, glide, slide, move; sink, fall

lacrimatear

lacrimoshed tears, weep

lacusopening, lake

laedoinjure, hurt, wound, damage; insult

laenamantle, shawl, cloak

laetitiajoy, happiness

laetusjoyous, happy, delighted; pleasant, grateful

laevusleft; unfavorable

lambolick, touch

lamentabilismournful, lamentable

lamentumwailing, moaning, weeping, lamentation

lampaslight, torch, lamp

languiduslanguid, dull, sluggish; faint, feeble

LaocoonTrojan priest of Apollo

lapisstone

largiorgive bountifully, bestow, impart

largusabundant, copious, plentiful; flood

lassusfaint, weary, tired

latebrahiding-place, retreat

lateolie hid, be concealed; keep out of sight, escape notice

Latinithe people of Latium

Latinusking of Latium, father of Lavinia

Latiumdistrict in Italy south of the Tiber

Latonamother of Diana and Apollo

latusadj. broad, wide, extensive

latusnoun. side, flank

laudopraise, honor, extol

Laurensof Laurentum, a town in Latium

laurusa bay tree, laurel tree

lauspraise, commendation, glory, fame

Laususson of Mezentius (Turnus Etruscan ally)

Laviniadaughter of Latinus

Laviniumtown in Latium

Laviniusof Lavinium

laxoextend; open, loose, release; relieve, free

laxusloose, open roomy; yielding

legiferlaw-giving

legogather, collect, choose, pick; survey

Lenaeusof Bacchus, god of wine

leniosoften, mollify, soothe; appease, pacify

lenissoft, smooth, mild, gentle

lentuspliant, flexible; slow, lingering, lazy

leolion

letalisdeadly, fatal, mortal

letumdeath, annihilation

levislight, swift, quick; smooth

levolift, raise, elevate

lexlaw, precept, regulation, principle

libotaste, sip; pour out, offer as a libation

libropoise, balance; brandish

Liburnipeople of N. Illyria

Libyaregion of N. Africa

Libycusof Libya

licetit is permitted, it is allowed

lignumwood, firewood, timber

ligotie, bind

liliumlily

limbusborder, hem, edge, fringe

limenthreshold, door; house, dwelling

limespath, passage, road; boundary, limit

linguatongue, language

linquogo away, leave, depart from, abandon

liquidusfluid, liquid; clear, bright, transparent

litomake an acceptable sacrifice

litusseashore, beach

lituuscrooked staff; trumpet, cornet

locoplace, put, lay; establish

locusplace, spot; position

longaevusaged, ancient

longefar, far off; for a long period

longuslong, extended

loquorspeak, talk, say, tell; declare

loricacoat of mail, leather cuirass

lorumleather thong; pl. reins

lubricusslippery, slimy

Lucifermorning star

luctorwrestle; struggle, contend

luctorwrestle, struggle, strive, contend

luctussorrow, mourning, grief

lucussacred grove

ludibriumplaything, sport

ludoplay; mock

lumenlight; pl. eyes

lunamoon

lunatushalf-moon shaped, crescent-shaped

luoloose, wash away; atone for, expiate

lupashe-wolf

lustroreview, observe, examine; illuminate

lustrumperiod of five years; wood, forest wilderness

luxlight, brightness; pl. heavenly bodies

luxusexcess, indulgence, luxury; splendor, magnificence

LyaeusGreek name for Bacchus

Lyciaregion in SW Asia Minor

Lyciusof Lycia

Lycusfriend of Aeneas

Lydiusof Lydia

lymphawater, clear water, spring water

lynxlynx

Machaonone of the Greek fighters at Troy

machinamachine, engine; device

mactohonor, glorify, extol; kill, slaughter; offer, sacrifice

maculaspot, mark, stain; blot

maculosusspotted, speckled

madeobe wet, drip, flow

Maeoniusof Maeonia, a province of Lydia; Lydian

maereomourn, grieve, lament

maerormourning, sadness, grief

maestussorrowful, dejected, despondent

magaliahuts

magemore

magismore

magistermaster; pilot; captain

magistratusmagistrate, public official

magnanimusgreat, high-minded

magnuslarge, great, huge, mighty; important

MaiaMercurys mother, daughter of Atlas

maiestasgreatness, majesty

maloprefer, rather

malusevil, wicked bad; hostile

mammabreast

mandatumorder, command, charge

mandoentrust, deliver; order, command

maneoremain, stay

manesdeparted spirit, ghost, shade

manifestusclear, plain, apparent

manushand; band troop; handiwork

Marcellus1. Roman war hero 2. Son of Octavia

maresea

maritushusband, married man

marmormarble

marmoreusof marble, marble

Marpesiusof Marpesia, a mt. in Paros

Marsgod of war

Massylithe Massylians, a people of N. Africa

matermother; native land

maternusmaternal

maturohasten, hurry

Maurusiusof the Mauri, a people of N. Africa

MavorsMars

Mavortiusof Mars; warlike

meatusmotion, movement

meditorconsider, meditate, contemplate

mediusthe middle of, middle

medullamarrow

melhoney

membrumlimb, member; pl. bodies

meminiremember, recollect

Memnonking of Ethiopians, son of Tithonus and Aurora

memormindful, remembering

memorabilismemorable, remarkable

memoromention, recount, speak of, tell

Menelausking of Sparta, Helens husband

mensmind, intellect; memory; feeling; heart

mensatable; meal

mensismonth

mentiorlie, cheat, deceive, pretend; lie about

mentumchin

mercortrade, purchase, buy

Mercuriusmessenger of the gods; son of Jupiter and Maia

mereodeserve, merit, be entitled to

mereordeserve, merit, be entitled to

meritummerit, service, kindness, benefit

meritusdeserving, proper

metaend, boundary, limit; goal, turning post

metallummetal

metuofear, be afraid

metusfear, dread, apprehension

meusmy, mine

micogleam, glitter, flash; shake tremble

migrodepart, remove, migrate, go away

milessoldier

miliathousands

milleone thousand

minaethreats; pinnacles

MinervaRoman name for Athena, goddess of household crafts

ministroattend, serve; provide, furnish

Minoiusof Minos (king of Crete)

minorproject; threaten, menace

Minotaurusthe Minotaur, half man half bull

minusless

mirabiliswonderful, marvelous, amazing

mirorwonder, marvel at, be astonished

miruswonderful, marvelous, astonishing

misceomix, mingle, intermingle

Misenusfriend of Aeneas, a trumpeter

miserwretched, miserable, poor, sad

miserabilismiserable, pitiable

misereorfell pity, have compassion

miserorlament, commiserate; pity

missilisthat may be thrown; as noun javelin, darts

mitescogrow mild, be tamed, be civilized

mitraheadband

mittosend, let go; throw; dismiss

Mnestheusfriend of Aeneas

mobilitasactivity, mobility

modomerely, only; just now, lately

modusmeasure; way, manner; method

moeniawalls, ramparts; walled city

molesmass, weight; greatness; difficulty, labor, trouble

moliorexert, strive toil; build; rouse

molliosoften, soothe; tame, restrain

mollisyielding, soft, tender, gentle

moneoadvise, warn, admonish

monimentumsame as monumentum

monituswarning, reminding, admonition

monsmountain, hill; mass, heap

monstropoint out, exhibit, indicate, inform; urge, advise

monstrumdivine omen, portent; monster, a horrible sight

monumentummonument, memorial; token, remembrance

moradelay, procrastination; obstruction, hindrance

moribundusdying, at the point of death

moriordie, expire; decay, wither

morordelay, stay, remain, linger

morsdeath

morsusbite, biting

mortalismortal, transient

mospractice, custom, habit; institution

motusmovement, motion; moved

moveomove, remove, shake; excite, arouse, agitate

moxsoon, afterwards

mugitusbellowing, lowing, mooing

mulceosoothe, soften, caress, flatter

multiplexmanifold, far more; varied

multusmuch; many (pl.); great, high, abundant

muniofortify, build; guard, secure

munusservice, office; burial

muralisof a wall, mural

murexpurple dye; sharp stone

murmurmurmur, roar, growling, grumbling, crash

muruswall, city wall

Musaa muse, one of the nine Muses

mutochange, transform; exchange

Mycenaecity of Argolis, where Agamemnon ruled

MyrmidonesMyrmidons, people of Thessaly

namfor

namquefor

narrotell relate, make known; describe, mention

nascorbe born, begin life; proceed

natadaughter

natoswim, float

natusborn, made, destined, intended; a son

nautasailor, mariner

navigosail

navisship

nenot; do not; -ne whether, or

nebulamist, vapor, fog, smoke

necand not, also not; neither...nor

necdumnor yet, and not yet

nectarnectar, drink of the gods; honey

nectobind, tie, fasten; join

nefandusunspeakable, heinous, abominable

nefassin, crime, wickedness

negodeny, say...not, refuse

nemuswood, grove, forest

NeoptolemusPyrrhus, son of Achilles

neposgrandson, descendant

NeptunusNeptune, god of the sea

nequesame as nec, and not, also not; neither...nor

nequiquamin vain, without reason

nescionot know, be ignorant

nesciusignorant, unaware

neuand not, and that not, lest

nexusdeath, murder, slaughter

niif not, unless, that not

nigerblack, dark

nigransblack, dark

nihilnothing

nimbusrain storm, black cloud; cloud

nimiumtoo much, too; greatly

niteoshine, glitter

nitidusshining, glittering, bright

nitorlean, support oneself; strive; rely

niveussnowy

nixsnow; white hair

noswim, float; fly, sail

nocturnusnocturnal, by night

nodotie in a knot

nodusknot; impediment

NomasNumidian

nomenname; title

nonnot, by no means

nondumnot yet

noswe, us

noscoknow, learn

nosterour; ours

notusknown, famous, customary

Notussouth wind; the winds

novemnine

novomake new, renew, renovate

novusnew, young, fresh; novel

noxnight; death

noxahurt, harm, injury

nubescloud, mist, vapor

nubilaclouds

nudolay bare, expose, uncover

nudusnaked, bare, unclothed; destitute

nullusno, none; worthless; no one

numinterrogative particle expecting a no answer

numendivinity, divine, power; a god or goddess

numerusnumber, quantity

NumidaeNumidians, a people of N. Africa

numquamnever

nuncnow

nuntiafemale messenger

nuntioannounce, declare, report

nuntiusmessenger, reporter; message, report, command

nurusdaughter-in-law

nusquamnowhere, in no place

nutrimentumfuel, nourishment

nutrixnurse, wet-nurse

nymphanymph

oO! oh!

obon account of, because of

obeogo, go to meet; travel; engage in; surround

obiciooffer, present

obiectooppose; expose, endanger

obiectusopposition; opposing

obitussetting; downfall, ruin, death

obliviscorforget

obmutescobe silent; become silent

obnitorstruggle with, strain against

oboriorarise, appear, spring up

obruooverwhelm; sink, submerge

obscurusdark, shady, obscure; unknown

observowatch, note; guard, observe

obsidobeset, besiege

obstipescobecome senseless, be struck dumb

obstooppose, stand in the way

obstruobuild up, block; stop, hinder, impede

obtestorcall as a witness, appeal to, implore

obtutusgaze, contemplation

obvertoturn towards, face

obviusin the way, meeting; against, opposite

occasusdownfall, destruction; falling, setting

occidofall, perish; end, die

occulocover, conceal

occultohide, conceal

occumbodie

oceanusgreat sea, the ocean

ociorswifter

oculuseye

odihate, dislike

odiumhatred, ill-will

odorsmell, scent, odor

odorusscented, fragrant

offeropresent, offer, show

Oileusfather of Ajax

oleosmell, emit a smell

olimonce, formerly; one day

ollesame as ille

OlympusMt. Olympus, home of the gods

omenomen, sign, portent

omninocompletely, entirely

omnipotensalmighty, omnipotent

omnisall, every, whole

oneroload, burden, fill, weigh down

onusload, burden

onustusloaded, burdened, laden

opacomake shady, shade, provide shade

opacusshady, shaded; pl. shady places

operiocover, cover over

opertumsecret place

opimusrich, abundant; spolia opima-arms won by a general from a general

opperiorwait, wait for, attend

oppetoencounter; die

opponooppose; expose

oppositusopposed, opposite

opprimopress down, crush

opsaid, help, assistance; means, wealth, resources

optochoose, prefer

opulentuswealthy, opulent

opuswork, labor toil; structure artistic work

orashore, coast; border, edge, rim

orbiscircle; world; shield

Orcusgod of the underworld; the underworld

ordiorbegin, commence

ordorow, line, series; line, rank; troop, company

Oreasa mountain nymph

orgiaorgies, night festival of Bacchus

Oriensdawn; east, the orient

origobeginning, start, birth

Oriona constellation

oriorrise, appear; be born, originate; rise, come forth

ornuswild ash tree

orobeg, plead; pray, beseech; speak

Orontesfriend of Aeneas

Orpheusfamous mythological bard

ortusrising; sunrise

osmouth; face, expression

osculumkiss

ostendoshow, point out, display

ostentoexhibit, show; hold up

ostiumdoor; mouth, entrance

ostrumpurple

otiumleisure, free time; rest, repose, quiet

ovoexult, rejoice, triumph

pabulumfood, food for cattle, fodder

paciscoragree, stipulate; bind

PallasGreek goddess Athena

Pallasally of Aeneas, son of Evander

palleoto grow pale, pale, blanch

palliduspale, colorless

palmapalm, flat hand; palm tree, palm

palusswamp, marsh

pandospread out, extend; open, lay open

Paphoscity in Cyprus

parequal, even; well-balanced

Parcaethe Fates

parcospare, use moderately; abstain, refrain

parensparent

pareoappear, be visible; obey, submit, comply

pariogive birth, produce; create, accomplish

ParisHelens abductor; son of Priam

paroprepare, arrange, make ready

parspart, portion; side

partiorshare, distribute, divide

partusbirth, delivery

parumtoo little, insufficiently

parvulusvery small, little; young

parvussmall; short, brief

pascofeed, nourish; graze

Pasiphaewife of Minos and mother of the Minotaur

passimspread, scattered, in every direction

pastorshepherd, herdsman

PataviumPatavium, the modern Padua

patefaciolay open, throw open; disclose

pateobe open, stand open

paterfather, sire

paterabowl, saucer

patescobe opened; stretch out, extend

patiorbear, support, suffer, endure

patrianative land, own country; home

patriusfatherly; traditional

paucifew

pauluma little, somewhat

pavidustrembling, fearful, timid

pavortrembling, shaking, terror

paxpeace, reconciliation

pectusbreast, chest, heart

pecuspecudis, f., a head of cattle, beast

pecuspecoris, n., cattle; drones; flock

pedesfoot soldier

pelagussea

Pelidesson of Peleus, Achilles

pellishide, skin, pelt

pellobeat, strike, knock; drive out

peltalight shield, half-moon shaped shield, pelt

Penateshousehold gods, gods of the state

pendeohang, be suspended; loiter

pendosuspend, weigh; ponder, consider

penetrabilispenetrable, piercing

penetraliainner rooms, inner parts

penetralisinward, inner

penetropenetrate, enter; pierce

penitusinwardly, deeply; thoroughly

pennafeather, plume; pl. wings

Penthesileaqueen of the Amazons

peplumrobe, mantle

perthrough, along; throughout, during; by means of

peragothrust through, pierce; review; accomplish

peragrowander through, travel, pass through

percutiostrike through, pierce, transfix; slay, kill

pereoperish, pass away, be destroyed

pererrowander through, roam over; survey

perferobring home; reach the mark; carry, bring; report; bear

perficioaccomplish, achieve; execute, complete

perfidusdishonest, treacherous, perfidious

perfloblow over, blow through

perforobore through, pierce, perforate

perfundopour over, drench; scatter over, besprinkle

PergamaTroy

PergameusTrojan

pergoproceed, go on, hasten

perhibeobring forward; say, assert; call, name

periculumdanger, peril, risk

perimoannihilate, destroy, prevent

Periphasa Greek

perlaborslip through, glide over

perlegoexamine thoroughly, survey, peruse

permisceomix together, mix thoroughly; mingle

permittohand over, entrust, surrender; allow

pernixnimble, swift; persistent

perpetuuscontinuous, unbroken; forever

perrumpobreak through, force a way through

persentiofeel deeply; perceive clearly

persolvounravel, solve; render thanks; fulfill

personoresound, reecho

pertaedetit wearies, disgusts, makes sick

pertemptoprove thoroughly, test; try severely, overwhelm

perterritusterrified

pervenioreach, arrive; attain

pesfoot; sheet

pestisdestruction, ruin, plague; curse, bane

petoseek, aim at; attack; scan

phalanxphalanx, compact armed formation, battalion

pharetraquiver

Phoebeusof Phoebus (Apollo)

PhoebusApollo

PhoenicesPhoenicians

Phoenissaof Phoenicia; as noun - Dido

PhoenixGreek leader

PhrygesTrojans, Phrygians

PhrygiusPhrygian, Trojan

Phthiadistrict of Thessaly

piaculumoffering, sacrifice; remedy

piceapitch-pine, pine

picturapainting, picture

pietasdevotion, dutiful conduct, sense of duty

pigetit irks, pains, grieves

pineuspiney, pine

pingopaint, represent, depict

pinguisfat, juicy

piniferpine-bearing

pinnafeather, plume

piscosusfull of fish

piusdevoted, dutiful, devout, conscientious

placeoplease, give pleasure; impers. it is agreed

placiduscalm, gentle, quiet

placosoothe, assuage, appease, reconcile

plagaregion; net, snare

plangorstriking, beating

plantasprout, shoot; sole, sole of the foot

plenusfull, filled

plumafeather, plume

plusmore, in greater number

poenapenalty, punishment

PoeniCarthaginians

Politesson of Priam

polliceorpromise, offer

Polluxhalf brother of Castor, son of Jupiter and Leda

poluspole; sky, heavens

pondusweight, consequence, load

ponebehind

ponoput, place; establish; lay down

pontussea

poplesknee

populolay waste, ravage; destroy, ruin, mutilate

populuspeople, nation

portadoor, gate; avenue, entrance, outlet

porticuscolonnade, arcade, gallery, portico

portocarry, bear

portusport, harbor

poscoask, beg, demand, request

possumbe able, can

postafter, behind; afterwards

posterusfollowing, next; after; last

posthabeoplace after, esteem less

postispost, doorpost; door

postquamafter, when

potenspowerful, mighty; ruling

potioracquire, take possession of, have, hold

potiusrather, preferable, more

praecepsheadlong, in haste

praecipioobtain beforehand, anticipate; advise, admonish

praecipitothrow down; rush, sink rapidly, drop

praecipuusspecial, chief, excellent, distinguished

praeclarusfamous; bright, brilliant, excellent

praecordiabreast, heart

praedaplunder, pillage, booty, spoil

praeficioput in charge, appoint

praefixustipped, pointed

praemittosend ahead

praemiumreward; advantage; prize

praepesof good omen, favorable; a bird of good omen; swift

praeruptusbroken off, steep, rugged

praesaepehive

praesciusprescient, foreknowing

praesenspresent, in person; prompt, efficacious

praesentiofeel beforehand, presage, perceive in advance

praesideobe in charge, guard, watch, preside

praestanssuperior, excellent, distinguished, extraordinary

praestostand out, be superior, it is better

praetendohold out, extend, present; simulate, pretend

praetereabesides, moreover

praetereoto go by, go past, pass by; go beyond, outstrip

praeterlaborglide by, flow by

praetexoweave; cover, conceal

praevertogo before, outrun; anticipate, prevent

pravuscrooked, distorted, deformed; improper, wrong

precorask, beg, entreat, request

premopress, pursue; overpower; bury; conceal; restrain

prendograsp, snatch, seize; hold, stop

pretiumprice, value, worth

prexprayer, request

PriamusPriam, king of Troy

primusfirst; chief, excellent

princepsleader, chief, founder, originator

principiumbeginning, origin

priorformer, previous, prior, first

priscusancient, former, of old

pristinusearly, original, pristine

priusbefore, sooner, first, previously

priusquambefore

profor; before, on account of; instead of

proboapprove commend; recommend, show; prove

procedogo forward, proceed; advance, elapse

procellaviolent wind, storm,

proculin the distance, far, from afar

procumbofall forwards, fall prostrate

prodeogo forth, come forward; advance

prodoproduce, propagate; report; reveal

producolead forward; bring forth, produce

proeliumbattle, combat

proficiscorset out, depart, march

proforspeak out, speak

profugusfugitive; banished, exiled

profundusdeep, profound; of the underworld, infernal

progeniesdescent, lineage, race, family; descendants

progignobeget, bear, bring forth

progrediorgo forward, advance; progress

prolaborglide forward, slide along, slip

prolesoffspring, children, descendants

promereordeserve, merit, earn, be worthy

promittopromise, hold out, assure, expect

promotake out, give out, produce

pronubabrides attendant

pronusbent over, leaning; rushing; prone

propagooffspring, descendant

properohurry, hasten, move quickly

propiorcloser, nearer

propriusspecial, peculiar, individual; lasting

propteron account of, because of

propugnaculumrampart, fortress, protection

proraprow, bow

prorumpobreak out, rush forth, attack, burst

prosequorpursue, follow up, chase

Proserpinawife of Pluto and queen of the underworld

prospectusview, prospect

prospiciolook forward, look out, look, see, discern

protendoextend, reach out, lift

protinusforward, onward; continuously, without pause

provehomove along, advance, lead on, proceed

proximusnearest, closest; next

pubesyoung men; groin

pudordecency, modesty, propriety; shame

puellagirl

puerboy

pugnafight, battle

pugnofight, combat, contend

pugnusfist

pulcherbeautiful, handsome; fine, noble

pulsostrike, beat, hammer, batter

pulverulentusdusty, covered with dust

pulvisdust, powder

PunicusPunic, Carthaginian

puppisstern, poop; ship

purpureuspurple, dark red

putothink, consider, regard; judge, believe

PygmalionDidos brother

PyrrhusAchilles son

quawhere? how? in any way

quaeroseek, look for, ask for

qualiswhat sort?; of such a kind, such as

quamhow, how much; than

quamquamalthough, however

quandowhen?

quantumas much as, so much as

quantusof what size, how much, as

quassoshake violently; shatter, batter

quaterfour times

queenclitic, and

quercusoak, oak tree

querelacomplaint, accusation

querorexpress grief, complain, lament

quiwho, which; what; that

quiabecause

quicumquewhoever, whatever, whosoever

quidemindeed, in fact

quiesrest, repose, peace

quiescorest, repose, keep quiet

quietusat rest, inactive, in repose

quinwhy not?; but, indeed

quinquagintafifty

quippeof course, obviously; indeed

Quirinusanother name for Romulus

quiswho? what?

quisquamany, anyone

quisquewhoever, whatever; each one everyone

quisquiswhoever, whatever; everyone who

quowhere; at which time

quodbecause; that, in that; wherefore

quondamonce, at some time, at one time; sometimes

quoniamsince, because, whereas

quoquealso, too

quothow many?

quotannisevery year, annually, yearly

quotienshow often?; as often as

rabidusraving, mad, enraged; inspired

rabiesrage, madness, frenzy; anger, fury

radiusstaff, rod; a geometers rod; beam, ray

radixroot, foundation

ramusbranch, bough, twig

rapidusfierce; rushing, swift

rapioseize, snatch, tear, pluck; drive

raptosnatch, drag, hurry away

rarusloose, with large mesh; scattered, dispersed

ratioreason; account, calculation; course, conduct

ratisraft, boat

raucushoarse; ringing; hollow-sounding

rebellisinsurgent, rebellious

recedofall back, withdraw, recede

recensfresh, young, recent

recidivusfalling back; rising again

recipioreceive, take back; recover, rescue

recludoopen, disclose, reveal; draw

recondoput back, put away; plunge

rectusright, correct; direct, straight

recursoreturn persistently, keep recurring

recutioshake again, shock

reddodrive back, restore; reply, answer

redeogo back, return

redimobuy back, redeem, ransom; release

reditusreturn, returning; circuit

redoleoemit scent, smell of, be redolent of; breathe, exhale

reducolead back, bring back

refellodisprove, refute, repel, expose

referobring back, carry back; recall, speak, say

reflectobend back, turn back

refringobreak up, break open

refugioflee back, escape, avoid

refulgeoflash back, glitter, glisten

refundopour back, make flow back

reginaqueen

regioregion, area; direction; boundary line

regiusroyal, regal, kingly

regnatorruler, sovereign

regnorule, reign, govern

regnumkingdom; royalty

regorule, control; direct, guide

reiciothrow back, hurl back

relinquoleave, abandon, relinquish

reliquiaeremainders, remnants

remigiumrowing, oarage

remittosend back, drive back; loosen, relax; give up

remordeobite again; vex, torment

removeomove back, drive away, remove

remugiobellow back; resound

remusoar

RemusRomuluss brother

renovorenew, restore; repeat

reorthink, believe, suppose

repellodrive back, drive away, repel

rependoransom; repay; balance

reperiofind again, find, discover

repertordiscoverer, inventor (Jupiter)

repetoattack again; seek again, demand back; retake, recall

repleofill again, refill, fill up

reponoput back, restore; stretch out; lay aside, store

reprimokeep back, check, curb, restrain, refrain

requiesrest, repose, respite

requiroseek again, search for; demand; require

resthing, incident, matter; state; pl. exploits, world

reservokeep back, save up, reserve

residosit down, settle; subside

resignounseal, open; reveal

resistoremain, continue; oppose, resist

resolvoloosen, release, relax; dispel

resonoresound, ring

respiciolook back, gaze at, look for

respondeoreply, respond, answer

responsumreply, answer, response; advice

restowithstand, resist, oppose; remain

resupinusbent back, lying on the back

resurgorise again, appear again

retenet

retegouncover, bare, open; disclose, reveal

retorqueotwist back, turn back; change, alter

retractoundertake anew; consider; withdraw

retrobackward, back; formerly

revellopull away, tear off; violate

revertoturn back, return

revisolook back; revisit

revocorecall, call again

revolvorevolve, turn again; unroll, repeat; return

rexking

RhesusThracian leader

rideolaugh; ridicule

rigeobe stiff, stiffen; bristle, harden

rimacrack, fissure

ripabank, margin

ritesolemnly, ceremonially; rightly, fitly

ritusceremony, rite

roburhardwood, oak; tree trunk; oak tree

rogusfuneral pyre

RomaRome

RomanusRoman

Romulusfirst king and founder of Rome

rosciduswet with dew, dewy; moistened

roseusrose-colored, ruddy

rotawheel; chariot

rudensroaring, bellowing

ruinafall, crash, ruin

rumorrumor, report; murmur

rumpobreak, burst, rupture; break through

ruorush, hurry; fall down, tumble

rupesrock, cliff

rursusagain, in turn

rusthe country, fields

RutuliRutulians, Turnus tribe

SabaeusSabaean (Arabian group)

sacerholy, sacred

sacerdospriest, priestess

sacrasacrifices

sacroconsecrate, dedicate, devote

saeculumgeneration, age; a lifetime

saepeoften, frequently

saepiohedge in, enclose, encircle; surround; protect

saeviorage, rave

saevussavage, fierce, ferocious; terrible

sagittaarrow, shaft

salsalt water, the sea

saltemat least, at all events, anyhow

saltusleap, leaping; forest, woodland

salumthe open sea, the deep

salushealth, welfare, prosperity; greeting

Samosisland off Asia Minor

sanctusholy, sacred; revered

sanguineusbloody, blood-red

sanguisblood; bloodshed, slaughter

saniesgore, bloody matter

sanuswhole, healthy, well; sober, sane

Sarpedonally of the Trojans, Lycian king

satenough, sufficient, adequate

satorfather, creator

Saturniusof Saturn, Saturnian

SaturnusSaturn, father of Jupiter, king of Latium

sauciuswounded, hurt, injured

saxumlarge stone, boulder, rock

scaenastage, scene; theater; space

scandoclimb, rise, ascend

sceleratuspolluted, profaned; wicked, impious

sceleropollute, defile, desecrate

sceluswicked deed, crime, sin, wickedness

sceptrumscepter; kingdom, rule, authority

scilicetto be sure, indeed

scindocut, tear, rend, split, divide

scintillaspark, glimmer, trace

scioknow, understand

scopulusrock, cliff, crag, ledge

scutumshield, protection, defense

Scyllaeaof Scylla

Scyriusof Scyros (an Aegean island)

sehimself, herself, itself, themselves

secessusseparation; ravine, hiding-place

secocut, reap, carve; operate, divide

secretummystery, hidden thing, secret

secundusfavorable; second

securisax, hatchet

securuscarefree, composed; cheerful, serene

secusotherwise, differently

sedbut

sedeosit; hold court

sedesseat, dwelling-place; foundation

sedileseat, bench, stool, chair

seditioinsurrection, mutiny; dissension, quarrel

seducotake apart, lead away; divide, part

segnisslow, tardy, slack; sluggish

semenseed, beginning; cause

semianimishalf-alive, half-dead

seminexhalf-dead

seminosow; produce

semitapath, lane

semivirushalf-man; effeminate, unmanly

semperalways, ever, continually

senatussenate

senectaold age, senility

senexold, aged

senisix each

seniorolder

sensusobservation, feeling, sensation; way of thinking

sententiaopinion, judgment, decision

sentioperceive, note; understand

sentusthorny, rough

sepeliobury; place on a funeral pyre; destroy, suppress

septemseven

septemplexsevenfold

septeniseven each

sepulchrumburial place, tomb, grave

sequorfollow, pursue; accompany

serenocalm, make clear

serenuscalm, clear

Serestusfriend of Aeneas

Sergestusfriend of Aeneas

sermospeech, conversation; talk, report, rumor

seroengage; sire, produce

serpenssnake, serpent

serpocrawl, creep; creep in

sertumgarland, wreath

servioserve, work for

servitiumslavery, bondage

servosave, guard, keep

sesesame as se himself, herself, itself, themselves

seuor, or if; whether...or (same as sive)

sexsix

siif, when

sibilushissing

SibyllaSibyl, prophetess

sicthus, in this way

siccodry; mild dry

siccusdry; thirsty

Siculusof Sicily; Sicilian

sidoperch, settle, sit down

Sidoniusof Sidon

sidusconstellation, group of stars; the sky, heaven

signumsign, indication; standard; figure

silentiumsilence, stillness

sileobe silent, be still; suppress

silexflint, granite

silvawood, forest

similissimilar, like, resembling

Simoisriver near Troy

simulat the same time, simultaneously

simulacrumlikeness, image, statue

simulopretend, feign simulate

sinbut if

sinewithout

singulione at a time, single; separate

sinoallow, permit

Sinonthe Greek who tricks the Trojans

sinuocurve, bend

sinusbay; fold; bosom

sistoset, set up, fix, plant; present; halt, stay

sitisthirst; drought

situsposition, spot, place; neglect

sivewhether; or if

socioassociate; bind, unite

sociusfriend, comrade, ally

solsun

solamensolace, consolation, comfort

soleobe accustomed; (usually)

solidusundivided, whole, complete; trustworthy

soliumthrone; seat

sollemnissolemn; sacred; accustomed

sollicitodisturb, bother, trouble

solorconsole oneself for; cheer, comfort

solumground, base, foundation

solusalone, only, single, sole

solvoloosen, relax; release, unfurl; dispel, dismiss

somnussleep, slumber

sonipescharger, steed

sonitussound, noise, din

sonoresound, make a noise; speak, express

sonorushowling, roaring, resounding

soporslumber, deep sleep

sororsister

sorsfate, lot; prophecy; destiny, fortune

sortiorcast lots, draw lots; share, divide; choose

spargoscatter, sprinkle, strew

SpartanusSpartan

spatiorwalk, wander around

spatiumspace, room; level; path

speciessight, appearance; spectacle; resemblance

spectaculumsight, spectacle

spectatorspectator

speculalookout, watchtower

speculorwatch, keep watch; observe

speluncacave

spernoscorn, disdain; reject

sperohope, look for, expect

speshope

spirafold, coil

spiritusspirit, soul; breath

spirobreathe

spoliostrip, uncover, bare; rob, plunder

spoliumpl. arms stripped from an enemy; booty

sponsfree will, accord; abl. freely, willingly

spumaspray, froth, foam

spumeusfoamy

spumofoam, froth

spumosusfoaming, foamy

squaleobe filthy

squameusscaly

stabilisfirm, steady, stable, fixed; firm, lasting

stabulumstall, stable; lair

stagnumswamp, standing water

statioresting place; anchorage

statuoset up, station; construct, build

stellatusstudded; gleaming

sternospread out; overthrow, level, flatten

SthenelusDiomedes charioteer

stimulusspur

stimulospur; prick, goad on

stipestrunk

stipopress, pack; fill, cram, stuff

stirpsstem; lineage

stostand; be built; linger, remain

stratumcovering; bed, couch

strepitusdin, clash, rustle, clatter

strideomake a harsh noise, hiss

stridorshrill sound, creak, grating, rattle

stringograze, trim, strip

struoplace together, heap up; prepare, devise

studiumdesire, exertion, endeavor; pursuit

stupeobe stunned, be amazed; wonder at

stuppeushempen, made of hemp

Stygiusof the Styx (river in the underworld)

Styxriver of the underworld

suadeoadvise, exhort, urge, persuade

subunder, beneath; at the foot of; acc. to, toward

subeogo under, enter; come up, advance; support; follow

subicioplace under; set up, mount; ascribe

subigodrive on, propel; force

subitosuddenly, immediately, at once

sublimislofty, high, exalted; on high, lofty; eminent

submergodip, plunge under, sink

submittoput down, lower; moderate; humble, yield

subnectotie under, fasten beneath

subnixusleaning on; supported by

suboleschild; offspring

subrideosmile

subrigolift, raise

subsidosettle down, subside

subsistohalt, take a stand, stop; oppose

subterbeneath, under

subtrahowithdraw; pass. fly beneath

subvolvoroll up

succedogo below, enter; ascend; succeed; approach; take up

successussuccess

succingogird; equip

succumboyield to, fall under

succurrohelp, relieve; succour

sufferosubmit to, under, suffer

sufficiosuffuse, tinge; supply; be sufficient

suffundopour in; suffuse

sulcusfurrow; trench

sumbe

summusuppermost, highest; loftiest, supreme

sumotake, lay hold of, assume; undertake; inflict

superabove, over, on top of

superbusproud, arrogant, insolent

superemineosurpass, tower over

superithe gods

superosurpass, transcend; remain; excel, be superior

superstitiosuperstition, dread of the supernatural

supersumsurvive; remain; suffice

superusupper, higher

supinuslying on ones back

supplexsuppliant, beseeching, entreating

suppliciterhumbly, suppliantly

suppliciumpunishment, penalty

supponoapply; put under

supraabove, over

supremumfor the last time

suracalf; leg

surgorise, get up, stand up; ascend

suscipiotake, catch, take up; have, get; undertake, undergo

suspendohand, suspend

suspiciolook up at, admire; suspect

suspirosigh

suushis, her, its, their

SychaeusDidos husband (slain by Pygmalion)

SyrtisSyrtis (shallow sandy bays on the coast of Africa)

tabeobe drenched

tabulaboard, plank

taceobe silent, say nothing

tacitussecret, unmentioned, silent

taedatorch; nuptial torch

talariasandals

talissuch, of such a kind

tamso, so very

tamenhowever, nevertheless, still

tandemat last, finally; pray now

tangotouch; border on, reach

tantumso much, so greatly

tantusso great, so much, such

TartaraTartarus, the underworld

taurinusa bulls; of a bull

taurusbull; bullock

tectumhouse, dwelling; roof;

tegmencovering, cover

tegocover, cover over, hide; shelter; dissemble, keep secret

tellusearth, globe, land, ground; personified Earth

telumspear, shaft, javelin; weapon

temperorestrain oneself, abstain, keep from; soothe

tempestasstorm, tempest; disturbance; multitude

templumtemple, sanctuary, shrine

temptotry, attempt; tempt

tempustime; occasion, opportunity

tenaxtenacious, griping, clinging

tendostretch, extend; present; aim; exert, strive

tenebrosusdark, gloomy

Tenedosisland near Troy

teneohold, keep, have; occupy; hold back, detain; reach

tentoriumtent

tenuisslim, thin; little, slight; low

tenusup to, as far as

terthree times, thrice

terebrobore into, pierce

teressmooth, polished

tergumback, rear; hide, leather

terminoend; limit

ternustriple

terograze, touch; wear away, waste

terraearth, land, soil; personified Earth

terreofrighten, terrify

terribilisdreadful, fearful

terrificoterrify

territoterrify, frighten

tertiusthird

testorcall to witness; swear by

testudotortoise shell; roof

teteintensive form of te

Teucer1. first Trojan king 2. half brother of Ajax

TeucriTrojans

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