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1
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Eau de cologne

A

A diluted perfume that cools the skin

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Petite

A

Small and delicate

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Corsage

A

A very small bouquet worn by a woman.

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Rouge

A

A red cosmetic used to colour the cheeks.

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Boudoir

A

A lady’s private room or bedroom.

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Cul-de-sac

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A road closed at one end.

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En suite

A

Being part of a set e.g. a bathroom and a bedroom.

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Chaise lounge

A

A sofa with a back, an armrest and a leg rest.

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9
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Petit mal

A

A mild form of epilepsy.

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10
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Toupee

A

A man’s wig for a bald spot.

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Tourniquet

A

Any device that is used to stop bleeding.

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12
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Secateurs

A

Shears used specifically for pruning.

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13
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Fracas

A

A noisy disturbance, brawl or fight.

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A.D

A

Anno Domini; in the year of our Lord, since the time of Jesus.

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A.M

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Ante Meridian; before midday.

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16
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P.M

A

Post Meridian; after midday.

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Circa

A

Approximately, mostly used with a date or a figure. Often abbreviated as c.

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Annus Horriblis

A

A horrible, unpleasant year.

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Per annum

A

By the year; often refers to a salary.

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Pro tem

A

Pro Temore; temporary or for the time being.

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21
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Ad infinitum

A

Going on indefinitely.

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Sine die

A

Without a day; indefinitely without a future date.

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Pro rata

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In proportion to the value; a proportion of a salary is paid for part time work.

24
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Memorandum

A

An informal form of communication, particular in business.

25
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P.S.

A

Post Scriptum; written later as an additional note after a signature.

26
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Re

A

Concerning or with reference to.

27
Q

N.B

A

Nota Bene; note well or take notice.

28
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Pro forma

A

Pre written, standardised form.

29
Q

The school day begins at 9____ sharp.

A

AM

30
Q

I wrote to my hotel manager ____ my forthcoming reservation.

A

re

31
Q

The house was built ____ 1805.

A

circa

32
Q

The salary is £20,000 ____.

A

per annum.

33
Q

In ____ 43 the Romans invaded Britain.

A

AD

34
Q

My best friend lost their home so now they are staying with me ____.

A

Sine die

35
Q

As part of my job application I was required to fill out a ____.

A

Pro forma

36
Q

My evening class is at 7:30____ every Monday.

A

PM

37
Q

____ smoking is strictly forbidden.

A

Nota bene

38
Q

“That’s all for now! Take care, Ruth. ____, don’t forget to feed the dog.”

A

P.S

39
Q

I didn’t have time to speak to the staff personally so I sent a ____.

A

memorandum

40
Q

My ____ was last year with the death of my mother and the collapse of my business.

A

annus horriblis

41
Q

The accused had jumped jail so the judge postponed the trial ____.

A

pro tem

42
Q

The full time salary was £30,000, so working half time meant I would get £15,000 ____.

A

pro rata

43
Q

I was happy to store the furniture in my garage temporarily, but not ____.

A

ad infinitum

44
Q

To stop the boy bleeding to death, a ____ was applied to his leg.

A

tourniquet

45
Q

“Put some ____ on your face, you look very pale.”

A

rouge

46
Q

Susan loves to spend cosy evenings in her ____ away from the rest of the world.

A

boudoir

47
Q

Sheila is slender. When she buys clothes she buys from the ____ range.

A

petite

48
Q

There was a ____ between the rival gangs which resulted in some frightening scenes.

A

fracas

49
Q

The smell of her cheap ____ overpowered the room.

A

eau de cologne

50
Q

Children can play safely in the ____ as there is no traffic.

A

cul-de-sac

51
Q

All the female guests were asked to wear a cream ____ with roses.

A

corsage

52
Q

The ___ in the bedroom was covered in clothes making it impossible to lie on.

A

chaise lounge

53
Q

My brother suffers from ____. This means he has to take medications.

A

petit mal

54
Q

During the gale force winds, uncle Bob lost his ____, leaving him with a bald spot.

A

toupee

55
Q

The new house had 7 bedrooms including 3 with ____ facilities.

A

en suite

56
Q

____ are needed to trim the hedges in the garden.

A

Secateurs

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