Catullus 51

Flashcard Set: Key Latin Vocabulary from Catullus 51

1. Videatur

   • Meaning: It seems

   • Context: Used to express perception or appearance.

2. Par

   • Meaning: Pair, equal

   • Context: Indicates similarity or equivalence.

3. Fas

   • Meaning: Divine will

   • Context: Refers to what is right or permissible by the gods.

4. Superare

   • Meaning: To exceed, surpass

   • Context: Highlights going beyond limits.

5. Divos

   • Meaning: Divine

   • Context: Refers to gods or divinity.

6. Aversus

   • Meaning: Divided, opposite

   • Context: Describes something turned away or separate.

7. Identidem

   • Meaning: Again and again

   • Context: Expresses repetition.

8. Simul

   • Meaning: At the same time

   • Context: Indicates simultaneity.

9. Super

   • Meaning: Remaining

   • Context: Often used to signify something left over or additional.

10. Artus

    • Meaning: Limbs

    • Context: Refers to the body parts.

11. Flamma

    • Meaning: Flame

    • Context: Often symbolic of passion or intense emotion.

12. Demanat

    • Meaning: Flows down

    • Context: Describes motion or movement.

13. Sonitu

    • Meaning: Sound

    • Context: Refers to auditory sensations.

14. Suopte

    • Meaning: By oneself

    • Context: Reflects individuality or self-origin.

15. Teguntur

    • Meaning: Covered

    • Context: Describes being hidden or concealed.

16. Otium

    • Meaning: Leisure

    • Context: Symbolizes relaxation or idleness.

17. Molestum

    • Meaning: Annoying

    • Context: Conveys irritation or disturbance.

18. Exsulto

    • Meaning: To rejoice

    • Context: Indicates celebration or joy.

19. Nimium

    • Meaning: Too much

    • Context: Denotes excessiveness.

20. Perdidit

    • Meaning: Destroyed

    • Context: Signifies loss or ruin.

21. Urbes

    • Meaning: Cities

    • Context: Refers to urban areas or civilizations.