Foregin Words

Question 1

Modus operandi

Answer 1

Way of doing something or method of operation

1. “The teacher’s modus operandi is to start the class with a quick review of the previous lesson before diving into new material.”
2. “When studying for exams, my modus operandi is to break down each subject into small chunks and study one chunk at a time.”

Question 2

Primary face

Answer 2

At first glance or on the surface

Eg:-

“Prima facie, he seems like a trustworthy person, but I’ll need to know more about him before I fully trust him”

“The project is prima facie feasible, but we need to check if we have enough resources to complete it.”

Question 3

Faux pas

Answer 3

Social blunder/ a social mistake or embarrassing act, especially something that goes against accepted behavior or manners.

Eg 💭
1. “Wearing jeans to a wedding was a
( It was a social mistake because weddings usually require formal clothing.)

2.. “He committed a faux pas by interrupting the speaker in the middle of her sentence.

Question 4

Quid pro q

Answer 4

It’s a Latin phrase that means “something for something” / give and take — a mutual exchange where one thing is given in return for another.

Eg 💭
1. “He offered to help me with my project as a quid pro quo for me helping him last week.”
(He’s helping because I helped him — it’s a fair exchange.)

2. “She gave him marketing tips in quid pro quo for free graphic design.”
   (She gave something valuable and got something valuable in return.)