Verba · G, H and I · Lesson 1

Gaius to gradus

Twelve words: Gaius, gaudeo, gaudium, geminus…

You will be able to

  • Know twelve words of the AP list, from Gaius to gradus
  • Give the meaning of each, and recall most of them from their meaning

New words

  • Gaius (or Caius), -i (m.) Gaius, a Roman male name (praenomen) abbreviated C.
  • gaudeo, -ere, gavisus sum to rejoice, be glad, be joyful, take pleasure, be pleased, delight
  • gaudium, -i (n.) joy, gladness, delight
  • geminus, -a, -um born together, twin-born, twin; paired, double, twofold, both, two
  • gemitus, -us (m.) a sighing, sigh, groan, lamentation, complaint
  • gens, gentis (f.) race, clan, house
  • genus, -eris (n.) race, family, birth, descent, origin, sort, kind
  • gero, -ere, gessi, gestum to bear about, bear, carry, wear, have, hold, sustain
  • gladiator, -oris (m.) gladiator
  • gladius, -i (m.) swordEnglish: gladiator, gladiolus
  • gloria, -ae (f.) glory, fame, renown, praise, honor
  • gradus, -us (m.) step, pace, gait, walk
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