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Term
lacer, lacera, lacerum
Definition

torn, mangled

laceration means the skin has been torn

Term
languidus, languida, languidum
Definition

faint, weak

he is very languid today, I fear he is still weak

Term
latebrae, latebrarum
Definition

hiding-place, lair (F, Pl)

late at night the creature returns to its lair...

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Term
lenis, lenis, lene
Definition

gentle, mild

lentils have a gentle flavour, which leans towards the insipid

Term
libido, libidinis
Definition
desire, lust (f)
Term
libet, libere, libuit/ libitum est
Definition

it pleases (+ DAT)

it pleases the Gods for us to make libations to them

Term
lignum, ligni
Definition

wood (N)

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Term
ligo
Definition

bind, tie (1)

our ligaments bind our bodies together

Term
luceo, lucere, luxi
Definition

shine, be light

be lucid

Term
lucidus, lucida, lucidum
Definition

bright, clear

lucid

Term
manes, manium
Definition

spirits of the dead (M PL)

they raised their hands and prayed to restrain the spirits of the dead

Term
maturo
Definition

hurry on, accomplish quickly (1)

I wish he would hurry on and mature already!

 

Term
maturus, matura, maturum
Definition
ripe, mature, early
Term
mediocris, mediocris, mediocre
Definition
moderate, ordinary
Term
meditor
Definition

consider, reflect, intend (1)

he used meditation to help him reflect on his problems and consider solutions

Term
merces, mercedis
Definition

wages, price (F)

don't be mercenary, stop asking about the price!

 

Term
merito
Definition

deservedly

 

Term
miseret, misere, misuit
Definition

 it causes pity, one feels pity

(+ acc or gen)

one cannot but pity someone so miserable

Term
modo
Definition

only, just now

have we only just reached Mordor? asked Frodo sadly

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Term
moles, molis
Definition

mass, bulk, massive structure

moles can build massive structures...

 

Term
molior
Definition

labour at, attempt, devise (4)

Mole attempted to spring clean, but it was a waste of labour

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Term
mordeo, mordere, momoerdi, morsum
Definition

to bite

he was mortally wounded by a snake bite

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Term
morsus, morsus
Definition

bite (M)

I'll just bite off a little morsal...

Term
mundus, mundi
Definition

universe, world (M)

le monde= the world

the world is far less mundane than you might think...

Term
munus, muneris
Definition

gift, service, job, public show (N)

one should not spend so much money on my gifts!

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Term
nequeo, nequire, nequivi/ nequii, nequitum
Definition

be unable

ne= un

a necromancer may raise the souls of the dead but he is unable to control them...

Term
nequiquam
Definition

in vain

nequeo= unable

nequiquam= in vain

in vain I try to remeber all the meanings of the 'q' words!

Term
nimbus, nimbi
Definition

cloud (M)

look at that cumulo nimbus!

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Term
niteo, nitere
Definition

shine, glitter, look beautiful

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Term
nitor, niti, nixus/ nisus sum
Definition

strive, rely on (+abl)

I strive to avoid nits, but I rely on the children not getting them...

Term
numen, numinis
Definition

divine power, deity (N)

like in philosophy

Term
occulo, occulere, occului, occultum
Definition

conceal

he concealed it from their eyes (occulo)

Term
operio, operire, operui, opertum
Definition

cover, hide

they covered the open window with the curtains, but the flys still came in...

Term
opem, opis
Definition

help, strength (F)

she needed strength to open the jar

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Term
opes, opum
Definition

property, wealth, power (F PL)

he bought so many opals for her, he must have great wealth...

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Term
opportunus, oppportuna, oppotunum
Definition

suitable, at the right time

we will strike at the opportune moment, at a suitable opportunity

Term
opprimo, opprimere, oppressi, opressum
Definition

overwhelm, crush

the opressive regime crushed any opponents

Term
opulentus, opulenta, opulentum
Definition

rich, wealthy

look at this opulence, he must be ridiculously wealthy!

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Term
paenitet, paenitere, penituit
Definition

it causes repentence, one is sorry for (+acc and gen)

I am so sorry for my sins, I am incredibly penitent

Term
pando, pandere, pandi, passum
Definition

spread out, throw open, disclose

when Pandora threw open the box she spread out all the horrors of life...

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Term
pario, parerem, peperi, patum
Definition

give birth to, porduce, aquire

parents produce children

Term
paulatim
Definition

gradually

and gradually paul ate him...

Term
paveo, pavere, pavi
Definition

be afraid (of)

he's so superstitious, he's afraid of walking on the cracks in paving stones!

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Term
pavor, pavoris
Definition

fear, trembling

dont panic! dont be afraid!

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Term
penates, penium
Definition

household Gods, home (m pl)

lares and penates...

Term
pendo, pendere, pependi, pensum
Definition

pay, consider, value

do you consider the value of this pen enough to justify paying that?!

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Term
pergo, pergere, perrexi, perrectum
Definition

continue, proceed

he continues to charge £3:50 per slice, although I have told him that it is extortionate!

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Term
peritus, perita, peritum
Definition

skilled, experienced in (+gen)

the perry's are very skilled musicians

 

Term
pertineo, pertinere, pertinui
Definition

reach, concern, belong to

 

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