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CH 15 - Classical Influence Flashcards

1
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pugno-pugnare-pugnatum

A

fight

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catharsis

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cleansing; purification

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orchestra

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place where the chorus danced

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plaudo-plaudere-plausum

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clap or strike

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agon

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contest, struggle

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athlos

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contest

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peto-petere-petitum

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seek, ask; strive for

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stadion

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race course

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testor-testari-testatum

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show, prove; witness

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-sco

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Added to a stem to show that an action has just begun, or is continuing

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domus, domi

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house

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ratio, rationis

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plan, thought; order

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