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Vocabulary from Detectives in Togas
Vocabulary words selected from Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld
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6th Grade
01/31/2010

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Toga
Definition
a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
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Mantle
Definition
loose garment usually worn over indoor clothing to serve the same purpose as an overcoat
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Legion
Definition
a large group of infantry in the Roman Army
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Consternation
Definition
Astonishment
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Deface
Definition
spoil the appearance of
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Parapet
Definition
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
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Prefect
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a Roman government official
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Gymnasium
Definition
a training facility and a place for socializing and intellectual pursuits.
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Desecrate
Definition
to violate the sacredness of something
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Skinflint
Definition
a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
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Parchment
Definition
Specially dressed sheepskin used for writing
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Patrician
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group of elite citizens in ancient Rome
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imploring
Definition
begging; beseeching
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Soothsayer
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one who predicts the future
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Cothurns
Definition
a knee-length boot made of leather or cloth which laces closed, but is open across the toe
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Quandary
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a difficult decision or choice
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