Latin/french Vocab Flashcards

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AD

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Anno domini – in the year of the Lord – in the year since the beginning of the Christian Era 

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A.m

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Antemeridian – before midday

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P.m

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Post Meridiem – after midday

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Circa

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How about or approximately often used before a date or figure the abbreviation C is often used

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Angus horribilis

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A horrible year a disastrous or particularly unpleasant year

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Per annum

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By the year. Often used in reference to a sum money paid or a received Each year

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Pro tem

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Pro tempore – temporary – for the time being

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Ad infinitum

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To infinity. Endless– going on forever

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Sine die

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Without A day. infinitely, without a future specified date

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Pro rata

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In proportion to the value – a proportion of a full-time salary is paid for part-time work

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Memorandum

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An informal, written communication particularly used in business

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PS

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Post Scriptum – written letter – an additional note added below the signature of a letter

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re

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Concerning or with reference to

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NB

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Nota bene . Note well, Taken notice

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15
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Eau de cologne

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Add a diluted perfume that cools the skin

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16
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Petite

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Small and delicate

17
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Corsage

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A very small Bouquet worn by a woman

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Rouge

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A red cosmetic used to colour the cheeks

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Boudoir

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A ladies bedroom or private room

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Cul-de-sac

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A road closed at one end

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En suite

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Being part of a set such as a bedroom and bathroom

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Chaise longue

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A sofa with a back, one arm rest and a leg rest

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Petit mal

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Mild form of epilepsy

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Toupee

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A man’s wig for a small, bald spot

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Secateurs

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Shears. Used especially for pruning

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Tourniquet

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Any device used to stop bleeding

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Fracas

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A noisy disturbance, brawl or fight