Vocabulary Definitions and Concepts

vendor

• A person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.

• A type of software used for managing inventory.

• A legal document for purchasing property.

• A person who provides services in a restaurant.

ferocious

• very fierce, strong, and even a little scary, like a powerful lion or a raging storm

• calm and peaceful, like a gentle breeze

• small and timid, like a frightened mouse

• friendly and approachable, like a loyal dog

pumice

• a very light glass that is formed by the rapid cooling of lava from volcanoes, is full of small holes, and is used especially in powder form for smoothing and polishing

• a type of volcanic rock that is dense and heavy, often used in construction

• a soft, porous material used for making jewelry and decorative items

• a solidified form of lava that is used primarily for making roads

aqueduct

• a type of ancient Roman architecture

• a giant water pipe or a long, open channel that carries water over long distances

• a structure for carrying trains over water

• a method of irrigation using small ditches

waft

• to move gently through the air, like a soft breeze carrying something

• to throw something forcefully

• to make a loud noise

• to walk quickly and purposefully

gladiator

• a professional fighter in ancient Rome who fought in arenas, often to the death, for public entertainment

• a type of ancient Roman soldier

• a performer in ancient Roman theater

• a leader of a rebellion in ancient Rome

magma

• hot, melted rock found beneath the Earth's surface

• a type of solid rock found on the Earth's surface

• a gas released during volcanic eruptions

• a liquid found in oceans and rivers

delicacy

• something pleasing to eat that is considered rare or luxurious

• a type of food that is commonly available

• an unpleasant or spoiled food item

• a dish that is easy to prepare and cook

pyroclastic

• Rocks formed from volcanic eruptions

• Sedimentary rocks created by water

• Metamorphic rocks formed under pressure

• Igneous rocks formed from cooling magma

amphitheater

• a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upwards

• a small enclosed space for private gatherings

• a type of ancient Roman temple

• a modern stadium for sports events