Latin Recommended Basic Vocabulary


Adjectives and Related Words: Time

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Time
English Latin
age, antiquity vetustas, vetustat-
slow, late tardus
former, ancient priscus
rapid, violent, devouring rapidus
recent recens, recent-
present praesens, praesent-
quick citus
swift, rapid velox, veloc-
swift celer
constant, steady assiduus
new novus
old vetus, veter-
mature, ripe maturus
eternal aeternus
perpetual perpetuus
immortal immortalis
ancient, old antiquus



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