Ancient Roman Architecture

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a large, open-air venue used for performances and entertainment, typically with a semicircular or circular seating arrangement

  • The ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome is a popular tourist attraction.
  • Let's meet at the amphitheater for the concert tonight.
  • The new skate park is like an amphitheater for skaters.
  • The courtroom felt like an amphitheater with all eyes on the defendant.

noun a passageway through which crowds can rapidly exit a building or stadium; also known as an exit or egress

adjective relating to or causing vomiting

  • The vomitory at the stadium provided a quick exit for the spectators after the game.
  • Let's head towards the vomitory to leave the concert quickly.
  • I felt so sick after the rollercoaster ride, I had to run to the vomitory.
  • The intense emotions of the play felt like a whirlwind leading to a mental vomitory.

noun a small shrine or temple, often a niche in a wall or a recess in a room, used for religious purposes

  • The aediculae found in ancient Roman architecture were small shrines or temples.
  • I love exploring the little aediculae tucked away in the city streets.
  • Check out those cool aediculae by the park, they're pretty neat.
  • The artist used aediculae as a metaphor for hidden emotions in her painting.