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Latin CLs
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7th Grade
10/06/2010

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AD
Definition
AD is the abbreviation for in the year of our Lord
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AM
Definition
AM is the abbreviation for ante meridian which means before noon
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PM
Definition
PM is the abbreviation for post meridian which means after noon
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abacus
Definition
A beaded rectangular counting board
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ad nauseam
Definition
A discussion that has been going on that everyone is tired of.
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ad hoc
Definition
To establish for a specific purpose or situation.
An ad hoc committee is a temporary one that is formed.
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ad hominem
Definition
appealing to personal considerations, rather than fact or reason
An ad hominem argument is one that insults your opponent to draw interest to your cause.
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ad infinitum
Definition
to infinity, without limit
The membership can be renewed ad infinitum.
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Adriatic Sea
Definition
To the right of Italy and north of the Mediterranean.
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Aegean Sea
Definition
Located west of Greece.
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Aeneas
Definition
A Trojan hero, Aneas was the son of Aphrodite. HIs journey from Troy is recounted in the Aeneid.
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Aesop
Definition
Writer of Aesop's Fables.
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Agamemnon
Definition
Greek leadr of the assembly
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Agenda
Definition
Comes from the latin word agendus, meaning which ought to be done and ago, meaning I do/act/make.
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Alexander the Great
Definition
King of one of the largest empires ever.
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Alexandria
Definition
Port city on the northern coast of Egypt.
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All Gaul is divided into 3 parts
Definition
Coined by Julius Ceasar.
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Alma Mater
Definition
Means nourishing mother.
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Alpha and omega
Definition
The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.
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Alps
Definition
Mountain ranger in the north of Italy.
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Alter Ego
Definition
Another identity.
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Alter Ego
Definition
Another identity.
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Alumnus
Definition
A graduate of a certain school.
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Amphitheatre
Definition
An open air venue for entertainment.
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Androcles and the Lion
Definition
Shows the power of friendship.
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Andromeda
Definition
Wife of Persus, referred to as the "chained maiden".
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Antebellum
Definition
Means before the war.
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Mark Antony
Definition
A Roman politician, general and friend of Caesar.
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Apennines
Definition
Mountains in Italy.
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