Gladiator Vocabulary Flashcard

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Derogatory

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Having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging.

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Rival

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The person with whom one is competing; competitor.

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Epic

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Of a novel, play, film, or the like, having a heroic subject or a grand tone.

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Eloquent

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Fluent, apt, and persuasive, as a speaker or a speech.

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Coliseum

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A large building or amphitheater used for entertainment events, sports, or the like.

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Vanquish

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To defeat thoroughly.

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Legendary

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Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.

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Oratory

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The art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner.

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Gladiator

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A person trained to fight for public entertainment in ancient Rome.

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Amphitheater

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An open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports.