Mid-Term Flashcards
1
Q
Contretemps
A
An inopportune or embarrassing occurrence
2
Q
C’Est La Vie
A
That’s life; such is life
3
Q
Cul-de-sac
A
A street or passage closed at one end; situation nothing can happen further
4
Q
Tete-A-Tete
A
A private conversation between two people; head to head
5
Q
Esprit de corps
A
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a particular group
6
Q
Hors D’oeuvre
A
A small savory dish; typically one serves as an appetizer at the beginning of a meal
7
Q
Nom de plume
A
A pen name
8
Q
Coup de grace
A
A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal
9
Q
Dedicate
A
To set apart for a special use
10
Q
Hallow
A
To set apart for holly
11
Q
Consecrate
A
To declare or set apart as sacred
12
Q
Proposition
A
A plan suggested for acceptance
