D.D.R.10 - R. & I. & F.W. Flashcards
1
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Butter Someone Up
A
To flatter someone in order to gain a favor
2
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Behind the Eight Ball
A
In trouble
3
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Jack-of-all-Trades
A
A person who can do many types of work well
4
Q
Renaissance Man
A
A person who is skilled in many arts
5
Q
Mind Over Matter
A
The power of your mind can solve problems
6
Q
Lame Duck
A
An elected official who is in his/her final term
7
Q
Trek
A
Afrikaans: “a journey”
A long journey
8
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Alter Ego
A
Latin: “other self”
A second side to a person’s personality
9
Q
Ad Hoc
A
Latin: “for this”
A group organized for a particular purpose
Temporary
Last minute
10
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renaissance
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French: “rebirth”
Something that comes back to style
11
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Renaissance
A
French: “rebirth”
A time period in Europe of the highest peak of culture
12
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Casino
A
Italian: “little house” or “casa: house”
A place for gambling
13
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il/ir
A
Not
14
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term
A
End
15
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techni
A
Skill
