PMAQ Flashcards
Give the English for the phrase de facto
in fact; actually
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation prn
pro re nata – as needed
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation c
cum – with
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation sig.
signa – write
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation cf.
confer – compare
Give the English for the phrase ad infinitum
without end
Give the English for the phrase terra firma -
solid ground
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Oregon
Alis volat propriis – He flies by his own wings
Give the English for the phrase per annum -
by the year
Give the English for the phrase viva voce
by spoken word; orally
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation non rep
non repetatur –do not repeat
Give the English and author of the phrase festina lente.
make haste slowly – Augustus
Give the English for the phrase per capita -
by heads
Give the English and author of the phrase errare humanum est.
to err is human – Seneca
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Massachusetts
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem – with the sword she seeks calm peace under liberty
Give the English for the phrase pro tempore -
for the time being
Give the English for the phrase pater patriae
father of his country
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation q.s.
quantum sufficiat – as much as needed
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation b.i.d.
bis in die – twice a day
Give the English for the phrase in toto -
entirely
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Missouri
Salus populi: The welfare of the people
Give the English for the phrase per diem -
by the day
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Florida
Civium in moribus rei publicae salus: The welfare of the states lies in the character of its citizens.
Give the English for the phrase cum grano salis
with a grain of salt
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation et al.
et alia – and others
Give the English for the phrase status quo -
the existing state of affairs
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation s
sine – without
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation q.v.
quod vide – which see
Give the English for the phrase sine qua non -
indispensable; a necessity
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation m.
meridie – at midday, noon
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Virginia
Sic semper tyrannis – thus ever to tyrant
What was said by Caesar, as he was about to cross the Rubicon, and what does it mean?
alea iacta est – the die is cast
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of New Mexico
Lux hominum vita: Light, the life of men
Give the English for the phrase de mortuis nil nisi bonum
speak only good of the dead
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation i.e.
id est – that is (an explanation)
Give the English for the phrase pro and con(tra) -
for and against
Give the English for the phrase non sequitur:
it does not follow; an illogical inference
Give the English for the phrase quid pro quo -
something for something
Give the English for the phrase ad hoc
for this purpose
Give the English for the phrase vice versa
the other way around
Give the Latin and English for the motto of modern Olympics
citius, altius, fortius – swifter, higher, stronger
Give the English for the phrase per se -
by itself; essentially
What was the phrase Constantine saw in the sky before the battle of the Milvian Bridge, and what does it translate as?
in hoc signo vinces – by this sign you will conquer
Give the English for the phrase corpus delicti
the body of the crime
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Vermont
Studiis et rebus honestis: To honorable pursuits and deeds
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Mississippi
Virtute et armis – by valor and arms
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Wyoming
Cedant arma togae – Let arms yield to the toga (peace)
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation p.c.
post cibos – after meal
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Delaware College
Scientia sol mentis: Knowledge, the sun of the mind
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of North Carolina
Esse quam videri – to be rather than to seem
Give the English for the phrase ab ovo usque ad mala
from the egg to the apple (like “from soup to nuts”)
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps.
semper fidelis – always faithful
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Colorado
Nil sine numine – nothing without divine guidance
Give the English for the phrase post mortem -
after death
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Harvard University
Veritas: Truth
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation a.c.
ante cibos – before meals
Give the English and author of the phrase Audentis Fortuna iuvat
Fortune favors the brave. Virgil
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation Rx
recipe – take as prescribed (medical term)
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation P.M.
post meridiem – afternoon
Give the English for the phrase vade mecum -
a constant companion (go with me)
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Maine
Dirigo – I point the way
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Amherst College
Terras irradient: Let them illuminate the earth
Give the Latin and English for BOTH mottoes of the state of South Carolina
Dum spiro, spero –While there’s life, there’s hope (While I breathe, I hope) AND Animis opibusque parati – Prepared in mind and resources
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Hunter College
Mihi cura futuri: My care is for the future
Give the English for the phrase pro bono public -
for the public welfare
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Arizona
Ditat Deus – God enriches
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation o.s.
oculus sinister – left eye
Give the English for the phrase et tu, Brute!
even you, Brutus!
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Oklahoma
Labor omnia vincit –Work conquers all
Give the English for the phrase vox populi, vox Dei:
the voice of the people is the voice of God
Give the English and author of the phrase mens sana in corpore sano.
a sound mind in a sound body – Juvenal
Give the English for the phrase non compos mentis:
not of sound mind
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Oregon
Mens agitat molem: Mind moves the mass
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Idaho
Esto perpetua – May it last forever
Give the English for the phrase alma mater
nourishing mother – for any school/college
Give the English for the phrase persona non grata -
an unwelcome person
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation gtt.
guttae – drops
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation t.i.d.
ter in die – three times a day
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of North Dakota
Lux et lex: Light and law
Give the English for the phrase vigilantia pretium libertatis:
vigilance is the price of liberty
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Mississippi
Virtute et armis: By valor and arms
Give the English for the phrase in re -
in the matter of; concerning
Give the English for the phrase divide et impera
divide and rule
Give the English for the phrase lapsus linguae -
a slip of the tongue
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation e.g.
exempli gratia – for example
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Nebraska
Litteris dedicata et omnibus artibus: Dedicated to letters and all the arts
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation P.S.
post scriptum – written afterward
Give the English for the phrase ipso facto -
by the very fact itself
Give the English for the phrase exit; exeunt
he goes out; they go out
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Kansas
Ad astra per aspera – to the stars through difficultie
Give the English for the phrase bona fide
in good faith
Give the English for the phrase ante bellum
before the war
Give the English for the phrase stet:
let it stand (printing term)
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Dartmouth College
Vox clamantis in deserto: The voice of one crying in the wilderness
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation stat.
statim – immediately
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Yale University
Lux et veritas: Light and truth
Give the English for the phrase prima facie -
on first sight or appearance
Give the English for the phrase in loco parentis -
in the place of a parent
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Chicago
Crescat scientia, vita excolatur: Let knowledge grow, let life be enriched
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation h.s.
hora somni – at bedtime
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation viz.
videlicet – namely
Give the Latin and English for the motto of New York University
Perstare et praestare: To persevere and surpass
Give the English for the phrase ne plus ultra:
nothing more beyond; perfection
Give the Latin and English for the phrase found on a mosaic in Pompei.
cave canem – beware of the dog
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation Rx.
recipe – take
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation pro tem.
pro tempore – for the time being
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Missouri
Salus populi suprema lex esto – the welfare of the people shall be the supreme law
Give the English and author of the phrase et tu, Brute!
even you, Brutus – Julius Caesar
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Michigan
Si quaeris paeninsulam amoenam circumspice – If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Alabama
Audemus iura nostra defendere – we dare defend our right
Give the English for the phrase ex officio
by virtue of office
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation op. cit.
opere citato – in the work cited/mentioned
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation Q.E. D.
Quod erat demonstrandum – that which must be demonstrated
Give the English for the phrase de jure
by right; legally
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation p.o.
per os – by mouth
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Arkansas
Regnat populus – the people rule
Give the English for the phrase de gustibus non est disputandum
there is no accounting for tastes; everyone to his own taste
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation A.M.
ante meridiem – before noon
Give the English for the phrase errare humanum est
to err is human
Give the English for the phrase caveat emptor
let the buyer beware
Give the Latin motto and its translation for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer logo.
ars artis gratia – art for the sake of art
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation q.i.d
quater in die – four times a day
Give the Latin and English for the the motto of the United States that is found on all coins.
e pluribus unum –from many, one (one out of many)
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Brooklyn College
Nil sine magno labore: Nothing without great labor
Give the English for the phrase sine die -
indefinitely; without setting a day
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Connecticut
Qui transtulit sustinet – He who transplanted, sustains
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Trinity College
Pro ecclesia et patria: For church and country
Give the English for the phrase modus operandi
a method of working
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation o.d.
oculus dexter – right eye
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of New Mexico
Crescit eundo – it grows as it goes
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation per cent
per centum – by the hundred
Give the English for the phrase multum in parvo:
much in little
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the City College of New York
Respice, adspice, prospice: Look to the past, look to the present, look to the future
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Washington
Lux sit: Let there be light
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Brown University
In Deo speramus: In God we trust
Give the English for the phrase in medias res -
in the middle of things
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation N.B.
nota bene – note well (pay attention to this)
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of New York
Excelsior – Ever upward/higher
Give the Latin and English for the mottoes found on $1 bill.
Annuit Coeptis – he (God) looks with favor on our undertakings AND Novus Ordo Seclorum – A new order of the ages
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Maryland
Scuto bonae voluntatis Tuae coronasti nos – with the shield of Thy goodwill Thou has covered us
Give the English and author of the phrase veni, vidi, vici.
I came, I saw, I conquered – Julius Caesar
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation aq.
aqua – water
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Johns Hopkins University
Veritas vos liberabit: The truth will set you free
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of West Virginia
Montani semper liberi – Mountaineers are always free
Give the English for the phrase pax vobiscum -
peace be with you
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Texas
Disciplina praesidium civitatis: Training, the defense of the state
Give the English for the phrase habeas corpus:
a writ to bring a detained person before a judge (lit. you must have the body)
Give the English for the phrase in absentia -
in absence
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation vs.
versus – against
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Michigan
Artes, scientia, veritas: Arts, knowledge, truth
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation ad lib.
ad libitum – at pleasure
Give the English for the phrase ex post facto -
enacted after the fact; retroactive
Give the English for the phrase festina lente:
make haste slowly
Give the English and author of the phrase ars longa, vita brevis.
art is long, life is short – Horace
Give the English for the phrase ex libris
from the books of
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation id.
idem – the same (author)
Give the English and author of the phrase carpe diem.
seize the day – Horace
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Columbia University
In lumine tuo videbimus lumen: In your light, we shall see the light
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Tulane University
Non sibi, sed suis: Not for herself, but for her own
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard.
semper paratus – always prepared
Give the English for the phrase modus vivendi:
a method of living
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of the South (Sewanee)
Ecce quam bonum: Behold how good
Give the English for the phrase te Deum laudamus:
we praise you, O Lord
Give the English for the phrase tempus fugit -
time flies
Give the English for the phrase verbatim –
word for word
Give the Latin and English for the National motto of Canada
A mari usque ad mare – from sea to sea
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation ibid.
ibidem – in the same place
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Fordham University
Sapientia et doctrina: Wisdom and knowledge
Give the English for the phrase post proelium, praemium:
after the battle, the reward
Give the English for the phrase via -
by way of
Give the English for the phrase in memoriam -
in memory of
Give the English for the phrase ex tempore -
on the spur of the moment
Give the English for the phrase sic transit gloria mundi -
thus passes the glory of the world
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of District of Columbia
Iustitia omnibus – Justice for all
Give the English for the phrase ad nauseam
to the point of disgust
