Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Foreign Words and Phrases
Foreign Words and Phrases for ACT
33
English
9th Grade
04/25/2010

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Mea Culpa
Definition
Noun - Latin, through my fault; 1602; a formal acknowledgement of personal fault or error
Term
Modus Operandi
Definition
Noun - New Latin; 1654; a method of procedure, especially: a distinct patter or method of operation that indicates or suggests the work of a single criminal in more than one time
Term
Nom de Plume
Definition
Noun - French, pen name, probably coined in English; 1823; pseudonym
Term
Non Sequitor
Definition
Noun - Latin, does not follow; 1540; an inference that does not follow from the premises, specifically
Term
Persona Non Grata
Definition
Adjective - New Latin, unacceptable person; 1904; personally unwelcome
Term
Prima Donna
Definition
Noun - Italian, literally, first lady; 1782; a principle female singer in an opera or concert organization; undisciplined person
Term
Quid Pro Quo
Definition
Noun - New Latin, something for something; 1582; something given in exchange for something else
Term
Faux Pas
Definition
Noun - French, literally, false step; 1672; blunder, especially, a social blunder
Term
Femme Fatale
Definition
Noun - French, literally, disatrous woman; 1912; a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or comprising situations; a woman who attracts men by an aura of charm and mystery
Term
Haute Couture
Definition
Noun - French, literally, high sewing; 1908; the houses or designers that created exclusive and often trend setting fashions for women
Term
Hoi Polloi
Definition
Noun, plural - Greek, the many; 1837; the general populace; masses
Term
Id Est
Definition
Latin; that is
Term
Je Ne Sais Quoi
Definition
Noun - French, literally, i know not what; circa 1656; something that cannot be adequately described or expressed
Term
Magnum Opus
Definition
Noun - Latin; 1791; a great work, especially; the greatest achievement of an artist or writer
Term
Joie de Vivre
Definition
Noun - French, literally, joy of living; 1989; Keen or buoyant enjoyment of life
Term
Ad Hoc
Definition
Adjective - Latin, for this; 1659; formed for secific or immediate problems or needs
Term
Ad Nauseam
Definition
Adjective - Latin; 1647; to a sickening or excessive degree
Term
Alma Mater
Definition
Noun - Latin, fostering mother; 1651; a school or college or university which one has attended or which one has graduated; the song or hymn of a school, college, or university
Term
Alpha and Omega
Definition
Noun - Greek; 1526; beginning and end
Term
Avant Garde
Definition
Noun - French, vanguard; 1910; an intelligentsia that develops new or experimental concepts, especially in the arts
Term
Bon Voyage
Definition
Noun - French, literally, good journey; 15th century; farewell
Term
Bona Fide
Definition
Adjective - Latin, literally, in good faith; 1632; made in good faith without fraud or deceit; sincere; genuine
Term
C'est la Vie
Definition
French; that's life; that's how things go
Term
Carpe Diem
Definition
Noun - Latin, literally, pluck the day; 1817; the enjoyment of the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future
Term
Carte Blanche
Definition
Noun - French, literally, blank document; 1751; full discretionary power
Term
Cause Celebre
Definition
Noun - French, literally, celebrated case; 1763; a legal case that excites widespread interest
Term
Caveat Emptor
Definition
Noun - New Latin, let the buyer beware; 1523; without warranty; the buyer takes the risk
Term
Cum Laude
Definition
Adverb or Adjective - New Latin, with praise; 1893; with distinction
Term
Deja Vu
Definition
Noun - French, literally, already seen; 1903; the illusion of remembering scenes and events when experiencing for the first time; a feeling that one has seen or heard something
Term
du Jour
Definition
Adjective - French, literally, of the day; 1786; made particularly
Term
E Pluribus Jnum
Definition
Latin; one out of many used on the great seal of the US coins
Term
Enfant Terrible
Definition
Noun - French, literally, terrifying child; a child whose inoppropriate remarks cause embarrasment
Term
Espirit de Corps
Definition
Noun - French; the common spirit existing members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of a group
Supporting users have an ad free experience!