Aeneid Book 1: Derivatives Lines 76-156 Flashcards
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lateral
of, at, toward, or from the side(s)
bilateral
relating to 2 sides
unilateral
relating to 1 side
incubate
sit on (eggs) to keep them warm and bring to hatching
incubus
a cause of stress or anxiety; something that is nightmarish and oppressive, and therefore burdensome
atrabilious
melancholy or ill-tempered
atrocious
horrifyingly wicked
ether
the clear sky; upper regions of air beyond the clouds; a pleasant-smelling colorless volatile liquid that is highly flammable (anesthetic)
ethereal
extremely light and delicate in a way that seems too perfect for this world
sidereal
of/with respect to the distant stars
extol
praise enthusiastically
remex
flight feathers
infuriate
to enrage
arena
a place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict
torque
a twisting force that tends to cause rotation
torsion
the action of twisting/the state of being twisted
torture
inflict severe pain/suffering on
Ibid.
in the same source
vertex
the highest point
vertical
an upright structure
natatorium
a swimming pool, especially indoors
wade
walk w/ effort through water or another substance
miscellaneous
of various types/from different sources
mixture
a combination of different qualities, things, or emotions
