Lesson 1

amō

Hint: Think: amorous, amateur — one who does something out of love

dō

Hint: Think: donate, donation — giving something away

lavō

Hint: Think: lavatory — a room for washing

natō

Hint: Think: natatorium — an indoor swimming pool

ōrō

Hint: Think: oration, oral — speaking or praying aloud

parō

Hint: Think: prepare, preparation — making ready beforehand

portō

Hint: Think: transport, portable — carrying things from place to place

servō

Hint: Think: preserve, conserve — keeping something safe

stō

Hint: Think: station, stable — a fixed standing place

vocō

Hint: Think: vocal, vocation — a calling or voice

castra

Hint: Think: castle — a fortified Roman camp

legiō

Hint: Think: legion — a Roman legion of soldiers

imperātor

Hint: Think: emperor, imperial — supreme commander

mīles

Hint: Think: military, militia — a soldier

exercitus

Hint: Think: exercise — an army drilled by exercise

cōpiae

Hint: Think: copious — abundant forces

dux

Hint: Think: duke, conduct — a leader