jov 10 11 12 Flashcards
(38 cards)
alfresco
in the open air; outdoors
arrivederci
goodbye
auf widersehen
goodbye
chutzpah
supreme self confidence
de rigueur
socially obligatory, required by custom
entre nous
between us, confidentially
faux pas
error, social blunder
hoi polloi
masses, common people
in medias res
in the middle of things rather than at the beginning
kudos
praise for an achievement
non compos mentis
not of sound mind
non sequitur
comment bearing no relevence
persona non grata
person who is unwelcome
salaam
bow very low
shalom
greeting
antibiotic
substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria
antibody
immunizing substance formed in the body to counteract and invading antigren
antiestablishment
opposed to the principles of a ruling class or inner circle
antihistamine
drug that prevent histamine from causing allergic reactions or cold symptoms
antihypertensive
effective in reducing high blood pressure
antimascassar
small cover for the arms or backs of sofas or chairs
antioxidant
chemical compound that slows down oxidation
antipathy
strong feeling against someone or something
antipersonnel
designed for use against an enemy nation’s military or civilians