almost english words

Question 1

ad hoc

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for a particular purpose

Question 2

ad nauseum

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to the point of nausea, to a sickening degree

Question 3

bona fide

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genuine

Question 4

bourgeoisie

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french
the middle-class

Question 5

carpe diem

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seize the day

Question 6

carte blanche

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complete freedom, unlimited authority

Question 7

caveat emptor

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let the buyer beware

Question 8

de facto

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french
actual

Question 9

et al

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and others (used in citations)

Question 10

faux pas

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french
breach of social etiquette, social blunder

Question 11

ibid

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in the same source (used in citations)

Question 12

ipso facto

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by the fact itself

Question 13

laissez fair

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policy of non-interference

Question 14

mea culpa

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my fault

Question 15

modus operandi

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method of procedure, method of operating (often abbreviated to M.O)

Question 16

persona non grata

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an unacceptable or unwelcome person

Question 17

prima donna

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a temperamental and conceited person (after leads in ballet, opera, etc.)

Question 18

pro bono

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donated or done without charge

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quid pro quo

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fair exchange, this for that

Question 20

zeitgeist

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german
spirit of the times

Question 21

ad hominmen

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attack at the man

Question 22

non sequitur

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it does not follow