Common Latin Phrases Flashcards
1
Q
A logical fallacy where the person rather than the argument is attacked.
A
ad hominem
2
Q
Nourishing mother, School from which one graduates.
A
alma mater
3
Q
Another self
A
alter ego
4
Q
Coming from sincere intentions
A
bona fide
5
Q
Assuming the legal responsibility of a parent.
A
in loco parentis
6
Q
Buyer is responsible for evaluating the quality of goods.
A
caveat emptor
7
Q
A story beginning in the middle of action
A
in medias res
8
Q
The greatest work of an artist
A
magnum opus
9
Q
An admission of guilt
A
mea culpa
10
Q
The conclusion does not reasonably follow from the premise
A
non sequitur
11
Q
Per person
A
per capita
12
Q
A daily allowance
A
per diem
13
Q
In itself, without reference to anything else
A
per se
14
Q
An unwelcome or undesirable person
A
persona non grata
15
Q
After death
A
postmortem
