Latin connection Flashcards
A gerundive form in Latin words expresses something which must be done.
true
The toga candida, worn by Roman political candidates was white.
true
‘Chancellor’ is a word that has ameliorated in meaning over time.
true
A person described as ‘porcine’ would be slim and smart in appearance.
false. piggish
The original meaning of ‘nice’ was ‘ignorant’.
true
- Carl von Linne was also known as Carolus Linnaeus.
true
. Apian behaviour would be of interest to a person who specializes in the behaviour of primates.
false. apian relates to bees.
. An attorney and a solicitor mean the same thing.
true
A non sequitur statement is one which cannot be challenged.
false. one that doesnt follow logic.
impecunious
poor
Servitude and preservation derive from the same Latin root.
false. from Latin servitudo, from servus ‘slave’.
from late Latin praeservare, from prae- ‘before, in advance’ + servare ‘to keep’.
Fiscal matters refer to birds and their habits.
false.relating to government revenue, especially taxes.
A person who behaves in an obsequious manner could be described as a sycophant.
true. obedient to please, excessive grovelling
. ‘Money’ and ‘mint’ both derive from the epithet of the goddess Juno.
true. moneta
Flowers that bloom throughout the year are called ‘perennial’.
false. Perennial is long living. Evergreen
Gladiatorial combat originated with pagan funerals.
true?
Servant’ and ‘conservation’ both derive from the same Latin verb, servare.
false
Numismatics is the term for the study of coins.
true
Only men fought in the ancient gladiatorial games.
true
The swastika symbol was first introduced by Hitler in Nazi Germany.
false
The original inhabitants of Britain were the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.
false? not juutes.
. A belligerent person is good-looking.
F, Hostile/aggressive
‘MOOC’ stands for ‘Media Open Online Course’.
f
Denarii are a type of Roman currency.
true
