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"Monarchy"In ancient Rome, the monarchy was the system of government where a single person held absolute power.The concept of monarchy dates back to the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia.The Greeks and Romans believed that the king was a divine ruler."Dictator"In ancient Rome, the dictator was a temporary position held by the leader of the Roman Republic.The term "dictator" comes from the Latin word "dictare," meaning "to speak."The Roman Senate used a dictator to maintain control during times of crisis."Dictate"To dictate someone or something means to give strict orders and instructions.In ancient Greece, politicians would dictate to their followers through public speeches.The Roman poet Virgil wrote about dictating to his slaves."Decree"The Roman Senate used decrees to make laws and order public affairs.The term "decree" comes from the Latin word "decretum," meaning "command."The Roman Emperor Augustus issued many decrees during his reign."Decid"To decide something means to make a judgment or conclusion.In ancient Rome, a judge would decide on the outcome of a case.The Roman poet Horace wrote about deciding on the best course of action."Decid"To dispose of something means to get rid of it.The Roman poet Ovid wrote about disposing of his love affairs.The Roman Empire's wealth was often disposed of through taxes."Decid"To deduce something means to arrive at a conclusion or inference.The Roman philosopher Cicero used deductive reasoning to arrive at conclusions.The Roman poet Suetonius wrote about deductive reasoning."Decid"To deduce from something means to find the connection or relationship.The Roman philosopher Aristotle used deductive reasoning to find connections.The Roman poet Martial wrote about deducing from experience."Decid"To decree something means to make a formal statement or announcement.The Roman Emperor Constantine issued a decree establishing Christianity.The Roman poet Statius wrote about decreeing a new law.The Roman Empire's laws were often decreed by the Emperor."Decid"To decide between two options means to weigh the pros and cons.The Roman poet Lucretius wrote about weighing the pros and cons.The Roman philosopher Epicurus used weighing the pros and cons."Decid"To dismiss someone means to exclude them from a decision or group.The Roman Senator Demosthenes dismissed the Athenian general Ephialtes.The Roman poet Ovid wrote about dismissing an affair.The Roman Empire's historians often dismissed the actions of their enemies."Decid"To dismiss someone's opinion means to ignore or disregard it.The Roman philosopher Aristotle used dismissive language to describe his opponents.The Roman poet Statius wrote about ignoring an opinion.The Roman philosopher Cicero used dismissive language to describe his opponents.