Latin GCSE Vocab (A402) - 1
LATIN TO ENGLISH. Letters A-C. Test your knowledge of Latin Vocabulary for unseen translation papers (A401/2). Alternatively, use the CLC vocab tester!
- 1.
absum
- A.
Help, assist
- B.
Am absent
- C.
Accept, receive
Correct Answer
B. Am absentExplanation
The word "absum" is a Latin word that translates to "am absent" in English. This means that the correct answer is "am absent" because it accurately represents the meaning of the word "absum" in English.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Ager
- A.
Sick
- B.
Field
- C.
Do, act
Correct Answer
B. Field -
- 3.
Ascendo
- A.
Understand
- B.
Burn
- C.
Climb
Correct Answer
C. Climb -
- 4.
Appareo
- A.
Appear
- B.
Open
- C.
Allow
Correct Answer
A. AppearExplanation
The word "appear" is the correct answer because it is a verb that means to become visible or to be seen. The word "appareo" is likely a misspelling or a variation of "appear" in a different language. The other options, "open" and "allow," do not have the same meaning or connection to the given word.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Accido
- A.
Help
- B.
Attack
- C.
Happen
Correct Answer
C. HappenExplanation
The word "accido" is a Latin verb that translates to "happen" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "happen."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Apud
- A.
After
- B.
Among, at the house of
- C.
Without
Correct Answer
B. Among, at the house ofExplanation
The word "apud" is a Latin preposition that means "among" or "at the house of." It is used to indicate a location or presence among a group of people or at someone's house. It does not mean "after" or "without." Therefore, the correct answer is "among, at the house of."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Audax
- A.
Swift
- B.
Wise
- C.
Bold
Correct Answer
C. Bold -
- 8.
Aufero
- A.
Dare
- B.
Catch
- C.
Take off, carry, steal
Correct Answer
C. Take off, carry, stealExplanation
The word "aufero" is a Latin verb that can be translated into English as "take off," "carry," or "steal." These translations imply the action of removing or transporting something from one place to another without the owner's consent. Therefore, "take off," "carry," and "steal" are all appropriate translations for "aufero."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Altus
- A.
Other
- B.
High, deep
- C.
Old
Correct Answer
B. High, deepExplanation
The word "altus" is a Latin word that translates to "high" or "deep" in English. This means that the correct answer for this question is "high, deep".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Ante
- A.
Against
- B.
Instead of
- C.
Before
Correct Answer
C. Before -
- 11.
Captivus
- A.
Prisoner
- B.
Head
- C.
Chain
Correct Answer
A. PrisonerExplanation
The word "captivus" is Latin for "prisoner." This word is often used to describe someone who is held against their will or confined in some way. In this context, "captivus" is synonymous with "prisoner." Therefore, the correct answer to this question is "prisoner."Rate this question:
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- 12.
Bellum
- A.
Beautiful
- B.
War
- C.
Bell
Correct Answer
B. WarExplanation
The word "bellum" is Latin for "war." The other options, "beautiful" and "bell," do not have the same meaning as "war." Therefore, the correct answer is "war."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Cado
- A.
Kill
- B.
Close
- C.
Fall
Correct Answer
C. Fall -
- 14.
Arma
- A.
Weapons, armour
- B.
Chariot
- C.
Shoulder
Correct Answer
A. Weapons, armourExplanation
The word "arma" is associated with the words "weapons" and "armour". This suggests that "arma" refers to a category or type of objects that are used for protection and combat. The word "chariot" and "shoulder" do not have a direct connection to "arma", so they are not the correct answer. Therefore, the correct answer is "weapons, armour".Rate this question:
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- 15.
Benignus
- A.
Rich
- B.
Happy
- C.
Kind
Correct Answer
C. KindExplanation
The word "benignus" is a Latin word that means kind or gentle. This is the correct answer because the other two words, rich and happy, do not have the same meaning as benignus.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Brevis
- A.
Brief, short
- B.
Slow
- C.
Light
Correct Answer
A. Brief, shortExplanation
The word "brevis" means "brief" or "short". It does not mean "slow" or "light".Rate this question:
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- 17.
Adeo
- A.
So much
- B.
Outside
- C.
Add
Correct Answer
A. So much -
- 18.
Constituo
- A.
Contain
- B.
Decide
- C.
Condemn
Correct Answer
B. DecideExplanation
The verb "constituo" in Latin means "to decide" or "to determine." Therefore, the correct answer is "decide."Rate this question:
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- 19.
Curro
- A.
Cook
- B.
Agree
- C.
Run
Correct Answer
C. RunExplanation
The word "curro" is a verb in Spanish, which translates to "I run" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "run."Rate this question:
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- 20.
Circum
- A.
Around
- B.
Tail
- C.
Food
Correct Answer
A. AroundExplanation
The word "circum" is a Latin root that means "around." It is commonly used as a prefix in English words to indicate something happening or being located around a certain object or area. For example, "circumference" refers to the distance around the edge of a circle. Therefore, "around" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of the word "circum."Rate this question:
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- 21.
Castra
- A.
Meal
- B.
Shield
- C.
Camp
Correct Answer
C. CampExplanation
The word "castra" is Latin and refers to a military camp. Therefore, the correct answer "camp" is the most appropriate choice as it directly relates to the meaning of "castra".Rate this question:
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- 22.
Conspicio
- A.
Spot, catch sight of
- B.
Conspire, plot
- C.
Despise
Correct Answer
A. Spot, catch sight ofExplanation
The word "conspicio" is a Latin verb that means "to spot" or "to catch sight of." This means that when you "conspicio" something, you are able to see it or notice it. The other options, "conspire, plot" and "despise," do not accurately capture the meaning of "conspicio" and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Cras
- A.
Tomorrow
- B.
Today
- C.
Yesterday
Correct Answer
A. TomorrowExplanation
The word "cras" is Latin for "tomorrow".Rate this question:
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- 24.
Comes
- A.
Companion
- B.
Hair
- C.
Crop
Correct Answer
A. CompanionExplanation
The word "companion" is the only word in the given list that makes sense in the context. The other words, "hair" and "crop," do not fit the theme of the list. Therefore, "companion" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Celo
- A.
Hide, conceal
- B.
Deceive
- C.
Run
Correct Answer
A. Hide, concealExplanation
The word "celo" means to hide or conceal something. It does not mean to deceive or run. Therefore, the correct answer is "hide, conceal."Rate this question:
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- 26.
Corpus
- A.
Power
- B.
Sky
- C.
Body
Correct Answer
C. BodyExplanation
The word "corpus" refers to a collection of written or spoken texts. Out of the given options, "body" is the most closely related term to "corpus" as it can refer to a physical collection or group of things. In this context, "body" can be understood as a collection of written or spoken texts, similar to a corpus. Therefore, "body" is the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Clarus
- A.
Famous, bright, clear
- B.
Dark
- C.
Clever
Correct Answer
A. Famous, bright, clearExplanation
The word "clarus" can be translated as "famous, bright, clear." This means that the word has multiple meanings and can be used to describe someone or something that is well-known, intelligent, and easily understood. The word "dark" does not fit with the given translation, as it is the opposite of bright and clear. "Clever" is not mentioned in the given options and therefore cannot be considered as a correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Conficio
- A.
Finish, wear out
- B.
Yield
- C.
Connect
Correct Answer
A. Finish, wear outExplanation
The Latin word "conficio" can be translated as "finish" or "wear out". This means that it can refer to completing or concluding something, as well as to the process of something becoming worn out or exhausted.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Cogito
- A.
Meet, convene
- B.
Think, ponder
- C.
Force
Correct Answer
B. Think, ponderExplanation
The word "cogito" is a Latin word that translates to "think" or "ponder" in English. This is the correct answer because when someone is said to be engaging in cogito, it means they are actively thinking or pondering about something. The other options, "meet" and "convene," do not accurately represent the meaning of the word "cogito." The word "force" is also unrelated to the meaning of "cogito."Rate this question:
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- 30.
Autem
- A.
But, however
- B.
Also
- C.
Once
Correct Answer
A. But, howeverExplanation
The word "autem" is translated as "but" or "however" in English. This suggests a contrast or contradiction between two ideas or statements. It is used to introduce a different perspective or to show a change in direction in the sentence or conversation.Rate this question:
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