Foreign Words 20 April Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does ‘Ad hoc’ mean?
For a particular purpose or situation, not planned beforehand.
What does ‘Alma mater’ mean?
The school, college, or university one formerly attended.
What does ‘Alter ego’ mean?
A second self or close friend who is almost another self.
What does ‘Bona fide’ mean?
In good faith; genuine.
What does ‘Carte blanche’ mean?
Complete freedom to act as one wishes.
What does ‘Caveat’ mean?
A warning or caution.
What does ‘De facto’ mean?
In fact, whether by right or not.
What does ‘De jure’ mean?
By law; legally recognized.
What does ‘Et cetera (etc.)’ mean?
And other similar things; and so on.
What does ‘Ex officio’ mean?
By virtue of one’s position or status.
What does ‘Faux pas’ mean?
A social blunder or mistake.
What does ‘In toto’ mean?
Completely or entirely.
What does ‘Ipso facto’ mean?
By that very fact or act.
What does ‘Magnum opus’ mean?
The greatest work of an artist or writer.
What does ‘Modus operandi’ mean?
A particular way or method of doing something.
What does ‘Per annum’ mean?
Per year.
What does ‘Per capita’ mean?
Per person.
What does ‘Prima facie’ mean?
At first glance; based on the first impression.
What does ‘Pro bono’ mean?
Work done for free, especially legal work.
What does ‘Quid pro quo’ mean?
A favor or advantage granted in return for something.
What does ‘RSVP’ mean?
Please respond (Répondez s’il vous plaît).
What does ‘Status quo’ mean?
The existing state of affairs.
What does ‘Sub judice’ mean?
Under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited from public discussion.
What does ‘Tabula rasa’ mean?
A clean slate; an absence of preconceived ideas.
