JuvenalSatires1.158-171Vocab

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patruus, -i, m.: father's brother; paternal uncle

aconiton, aconiti, n.: wolfbane, aconite; aconite as a poison

veho, -ere, vexi, vectus: bear, carry, convey

pensilis, -e: hanging, pendant

despicio, -ere, -spexi, -spectus: look down on/over; relax attention; disdain, despise; express contempt for

digitus, -i, m.: finger; toe

compesco, -ere, -ui: restrain, check; quench; curb, confine, imprison; hold in check; block, close

labellum, -i, n.: bowl; basin; sink

accusator, -oris, m.: accuser, plaintiff, informer

securus, -a, -um: secure, safe, untroubled, free from care

ferox, -ocis: wild, bold; warlike; cruel; defiant, arrogant

ensis, -is, m.: sword

strictus, -a, -um: drawn together, close, tight

quotiens: how often; as often as

infremo, -ere, -ui: bellow, roar

rubeo, -ere: be red, become red

frigidus, -a, -um: cold, cool, chilly, frigid; lifeless, indifferent, dull

praecordium, -i, n.: vitals, diaphragm; breast; chest as the seat of feelings

lacrima, -ae, f.: tear, weeping

galeo, -are: cover with a helmet

duellum, -i, n.: war, warfare; battle, combat, fight; duel; military force, arms

paeniteo, -ere, -ui: displease; regret; repent, be sorry

experior, -iri, expertus sum: test, put to the test; find out; attempt, try; prove, experience

tego, -ere, texi, tectus: cover, protect; defend; hide

cinis, -eris: ashes; embers