Mid Term Flashcards
1
Q
Contretemps
A
An unforeseen event that disrupts the normal course
2
Q
C’est La Vie
A
That’s life
3
Q
Cul-de-sac
A
A dead-end street; an impasse
4
Q
Tête-a-tête
A
Without the intrusion of a third person, in intimate privacy
5
Q
Esprit de corps
A
A common spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the member of a group
6
Q
Hors D’ Oeuvre
A
An appetizer served before a meal
7
Q
Nom de Plume
A
Pen Name
8
Q
Coup de Grace
A
Killing blow; mercy kill
9
Q
Dedicate
A
To set apart for special use
10
Q
Hallow
A
To make or set apart as holy
11
Q
Consecrate
A
To declare or set apart as sacred
12
Q
Proposition
A
A plan suggested for acceptance, a proposal
