{"id":674,"date":"2022-04-21T12:46:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=674"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:58:06","slug":"e-r-2-use-context-as-a-clue-to-the-meanings-of-foreign-expressions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-r-2-use-context-as-a-clue-to-the-meanings-of-foreign-expressions\/","title":{"rendered":"E- R.2 Use context as a clue to the meanings of foreign expressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use context as a clue to the meanings of foreign expressions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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style=\"color:#74008d\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udd39 What are Foreign Expressions?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foreign expressions<\/strong> are words or short phrases borrowed from other languages (Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many of them are commonly used in English, especially in <strong>literature, speeches, news, and everyday life<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: <em>carpe diem<\/em> (Latin) = <em>seize the day<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udd39 Why Use Context Clues?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t know the foreign language, you can figure out the meaning by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking at the <strong>sentence around it<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding <strong>clues in nearby words<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinking about the <strong>situation<\/strong> (meal, mistake, motto, invitation, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udd39 Example Sentences with Context<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <em>The teacher formed an <strong>ad hoc<\/strong> group to plan the annual day, created only for that specific purpose.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Context = \u201ccreated only for that specific purpose.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning \u2192 <strong>ad hoc = for a special purpose<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <em>He shouted \u201c<strong>Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/strong>\u201d before everyone began to eat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Context = \u201cbefore everyone began to eat.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning \u2192 <strong>bon app\u00e9tit = enjoy your meal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <em>She had a strange feeling of <strong>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/strong>, as though she had already experienced the moment before.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Context = \u201cas though she had already experienced the moment before.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning \u2192 <strong>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu = feeling of repetition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <em>His joke at the meeting was a serious <strong>faux pas<\/strong>, and people became uncomfortable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Context = \u201cpeople became uncomfortable.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning \u2192 <strong>faux pas = social mistake<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <em>The principal reminded the students, \u201cRemember, <strong>carpe diem<\/strong>\u2014make the most of today!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Context = \u201cmake the most of today.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaning \u2192 <strong>carpe diem = seize the day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udd39 Common Foreign Expressions in English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Expression<\/th><th>Language<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><th>Example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ad hoc<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>for a special purpose<\/td><td>An <em>ad hoc<\/em> meeting was held.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bon app\u00e9tit<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>enjoy your meal<\/td><td>The host said, \u201c<em>Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/em>\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>carpe diem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>seize the day<\/td><td>Her motto is <em>carpe diem<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>feeling of repetition<\/td><td>I felt <em>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>faux pas<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>social mistake<\/td><td>His rude comment was a <em>faux pas<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>status quo<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>existing state of things<\/td><td>The leader wanted the <em>status quo<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RSVP<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>please respond<\/td><td>Don\u2019t forget to <em>RSVP<\/em> to the party.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>vice versa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>the other way around<\/td><td>She helps me, and <em>vice versa<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>alma mater<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>school one graduated from<\/td><td>She donated to her <em>alma mater<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>per capita<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>per person<\/td><td>The income <em>per capita<\/em> has risen.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udd39 Strategy for Students<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the <strong>whole sentence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice the <strong>clues around the expression<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the foreign expression with a possible English word.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if it makes sense.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcdd Worksheets:<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Part A: Multiple Choice (Choose the correct meaning)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The committee was created on an <strong>ad hoc<\/strong> basis, designed only to deal with the sudden crisis.<\/em><br>a) permanent<br>b) temporary, for a special purpose<br>c) official<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Before starting the feast, the chef raised his glass and said, \u201c<strong>Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/strong>\u201d<\/em><br>a) Have a safe journey<br>b) Enjoy your meal<br>c) Good night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The principal encouraged students with the words, \u201c<strong>Carpe diem<\/strong>\u2014make the most of your opportunities today.\u201d<\/em><br>a) Study hard<br>b) Seize the day<br>c) Be polite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>He embarrassed himself by making a rude joke at the party\u2014a serious <strong>faux pas<\/strong>.<\/em><br>a) Social mistake<br>b) Brilliant idea<br>c) Big achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The new mayor promised to improve the city, but some people preferred to keep the <strong>status quo<\/strong>.<\/em><br>a) The same situation<br>b) A big change<br>c) A celebration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Part B: Fill in the Blank<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use these expressions:<\/strong> (<em>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, RSVP, vice versa, alma mater, per capita<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please don\u2019t forget to __________ to the wedding invitation so the hosts know how many guests to expect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When I entered the old library, I felt a strange sense of __________, as if I had seen it all before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She respects me, and __________, I respect her too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The income __________ in the country has doubled in the past ten years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After ten years, she returned to her __________ to meet her old professors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Part C: Passage Practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the passage and answer the questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the dinner, the host raised his glass and said, \u201c<strong>Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/strong>\u201d The guests smiled and began eating. Later, one student made a rude joke, which was a serious <strong>faux pas<\/strong>, but the teachers ignored it to keep the <strong>status quo<\/strong>. At the end, the principal told the students, \u201cRemember, <strong>carpe diem<\/strong>\u2014make the most of your life today!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does <strong>bon app\u00e9tit<\/strong> mean in this passage?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does <strong>faux pas<\/strong> mean in this passage?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does <strong>status quo<\/strong> mean in this passage?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does <strong>carpe diem<\/strong> mean in this passage?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\u2705 Answer Key<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Part A: Multiple Choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 \u2192 b) temporary, for a special purpose<br>2 \u2192 b) Enjoy your meal<br>3 \u2192 b) Seize the day<br>4 \u2192 a) Social mistake<br>5 \u2192 a) The same situation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Part B: Fill in the Blank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RSVP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vice versa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>per capita<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alma mater<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Part C: Passage Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>bon app\u00e9tit = enjoy your meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>faux pas = a social mistake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>status quo = the existing situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>carpe diem = seize the day \/ make the most of today<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, understanding foreign expressions can be achieved by strategically analyzing context clues. Utilizing definition, synonym, antonym, example, and inference strategies allows for a more profound comprehension of the text and enhances vocabulary. Consistent practice of these techniques refines the ability to decode unfamiliar terms effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-r-2-use-context-as-a-clue-to-the-meanings-of-foreign-expressions\/2\/\"><strong>List of Use context as a clue to the meanings of foreign expressions<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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Expression<\/th><th>Language<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><th>Example Sentence (Context Clue)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ad hoc<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>for a specific purpose<\/td><td>The committee was formed <em>ad hoc<\/em> to solve the sudden budget issue.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bona fide<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>genuine, real<\/td><td>She made a <em>bona fide<\/em> effort to complete her project honestly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>feeling of having seen before<\/td><td>Walking into the house gave me a strange sense of <em>d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>faux pas<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>social mistake<\/td><td>Forgetting the guest\u2019s name was an embarrassing <em>faux pas<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>vice versa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>the other way around<\/td><td>She helps him, and <em>vice versa<\/em>, he helps her too.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>per capita<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>per person<\/td><td>The country\u2019s income <em>per capita<\/em> is higher this year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>alma mater<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>school or university one graduated from<\/td><td>Harvard is his <em>alma mater<\/em>, where he studied law.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RSVP<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>please respond<\/td><td>Don\u2019t forget to <em>RSVP<\/em> to the wedding invitation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>pro bono<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>for free, for the public good<\/td><td>The lawyer worked <em>pro bono<\/em> for poor clients.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>status quo<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>the current state<\/td><td>They wanted to keep the <em>status quo<\/em> instead of making changes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>c\u2019est la vie<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>that\u2019s life<\/td><td>We lost the game, but <em>c\u2019est la vie<\/em>!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>coup d\u2019\u00e9tat<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>overthrow of government<\/td><td>The sudden <em>coup d\u2019\u00e9tat<\/em> shocked the nation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>per diem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>daily allowance<\/td><td>The employees receive a <em>per diem<\/em> for travel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>private conversation<\/td><td>They had a quiet <em>t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate<\/em> in the garden.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ad infinitum<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>endlessly<\/td><td>The teacher repeated the rules <em>ad infinitum<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>carte blanche<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>full freedom<\/td><td>The manager gave him <em>carte blanche<\/em> to design the project.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>prima donna<\/td><td>Italian<\/td><td>a self-centered person<\/td><td>She acted like a <em>prima donna<\/em> during the rehearsal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>esprit de corps<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>team spirit<\/td><td>The soldiers showed strong <em>esprit de corps<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>lingua franca<\/td><td>Italian<\/td><td>common language<\/td><td>English is the <em>lingua franca<\/em> of international business.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>alter ego<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>another self<\/td><td>Clark Kent is the <em>alter ego<\/em> of Superman.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>enfant terrible<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>shocking or unconventional person<\/td><td>The young artist became an <em>enfant terrible<\/em> in the art world.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>habeas corpus<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>legal right to appear before a judge<\/td><td>The prisoner filed a <em>habeas corpus<\/em> petition.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>joie de vivre<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>joy of living<\/td><td>Her smile showed her <em>joie de vivre<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>coup de gr\u00e2ce<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>final blow<\/td><td>The last goal was the <em>coup de gr\u00e2ce<\/em> for the losing team.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>mea culpa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>my fault<\/td><td>He admitted the mistake by saying, <em>mea culpa<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>modus operandi<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>way of working<\/td><td>The thief\u2019s <em>modus operandi<\/em> was always the same.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>laissez-faire<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>policy of non-interference<\/td><td>The government followed a <em>laissez-faire<\/em> approach to trade.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>persona non grata<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>unwelcome person<\/td><td>The diplomat was declared <em>persona non grata<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>terra firma<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>solid ground<\/td><td>After the stormy sea, they were happy to reach <em>terra firma<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>au revoir<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>goodbye<\/td><td>She waved and said, <em>au revoir<\/em>!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>in loco parentis<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>in place of parents<\/td><td>Teachers act <em>in loco parentis<\/em> during school hours.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>vis-\u00e0-vis<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>face-to-face \/ in relation to<\/td><td>We discussed the new policy <em>vis-\u00e0-vis<\/em> employee rights.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>et cetera (etc.)<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>and so on<\/td><td>Please bring paper, pens, rulers, <em>et cetera<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>caveat emptor<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>let the buyer beware<\/td><td>The car was sold as-is, <em>caveat emptor<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>esprit<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>wit<\/td><td>His speech was full of charm and <em>esprit<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nom de plume<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>pen name<\/td><td>Mark Twain was the <em>nom de plume<\/em> of Samuel Clemens.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>au fait<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>familiar with<\/td><td>He is <em>au fait<\/em> with the latest technology.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>quid pro quo<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>something for something<\/td><td>The deal was a simple <em>quid pro quo<\/em>: help for help.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nouveau riche<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>newly rich<\/td><td>The <em>nouveau riche<\/em> often show off their wealth.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>coup de main<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>a quick attack or help<\/td><td>He gave us a <em>coup de main<\/em> in finishing the work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ad nauseam<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>to a sickening degree<\/td><td>He explained the rules <em>ad nauseam<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>tabula rasa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>blank slate<\/td><td>A child\u2019s mind is often seen as a <em>tabula rasa<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>tempus fugit<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>time flies<\/td><td>It\u2019s already midnight\u2014<em>tempus fugit<\/em>!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>laissez-passer<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>a permit or pass<\/td><td>Soldiers were allowed through with a <em>laissez-passer<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>enfant g\u00e2t\u00e9<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>spoiled child<\/td><td>He behaved like an <em>enfant g\u00e2t\u00e9<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ex officio<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>by virtue of office<\/td><td>The principal is an <em>ex officio<\/em> member of the committee.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>carpe diem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>seize the day<\/td><td>He lived by the motto <em>carpe diem<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>en route<\/td><td>French<\/td><td>on the way<\/td><td>We are <em>en route<\/em> to Paris now.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>in toto<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>totally<\/td><td>The proposal was accepted <em>in toto<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>deus ex machina<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>unexpected power saving a situation<\/td><td>The novel ended with a <em>deus ex machina<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Carpe diem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>She decided to <strong>carpe diem<\/strong> and book the trip without hesitation.<\/td><td>Seize the day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alma mater<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He visited his <strong>alma mater<\/strong> to give a guest lecture.<\/td><td>The school or college one graduated from<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bona fide<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He presented a <strong>bona fide<\/strong> certificate to prove his identity.<\/td><td>Genuine; in good faith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alter ego<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>Clark Kent is the <strong>alter ego<\/strong> of Superman.<\/td><td>Second self<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exempli gratia (e.g.)<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>Use an adverb, <strong>e.g.,<\/strong> quickly or slowly.<\/td><td>For example<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Id est (i.e.)<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He is a polyglot, <strong>i.e.,<\/strong> he speaks many languages.<\/td><td>That is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vice versa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>She helps me and I help her, <strong>vice versa<\/strong>.<\/td><td>The other way around<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In vino veritas<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He spoke freely after a drink\u2014<strong>in vino veritas<\/strong>.<\/td><td>In wine, there is truth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tabula rasa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The new policy gave everyone a <strong>tabula rasa<\/strong>, a fresh start.<\/td><td>Blank slate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Terra firma<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>After weeks at sea, they were glad to be on <strong>terra firma<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Solid ground<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vox populi<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The election reflected the <strong>vox populi<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Voice of the people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Status quo<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>She wanted to maintain the <strong>status quo<\/strong> at work.<\/td><td>Existing state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subpoena<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He received a <strong>subpoena<\/strong> to appear in court.<\/td><td>Legal order to attend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persona non grata<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>After the scandal, he became <strong>persona non grata<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Unwelcome person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caveat emptor<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>She bought the car without inspection\u2014<strong>caveat emptor<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Let the buyer beware<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modus operandi<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The thief\u2019s <strong>modus operandi<\/strong> was always the same.<\/td><td>Method of working<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sine qua non<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>Hard work is the <strong>sine qua non<\/strong> of success.<\/td><td>Essential condition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pro bono<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The lawyer worked <strong>pro bono<\/strong> for the poor.<\/td><td>Without charge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Habeas corpus<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He filed a <strong>habeas corpus<\/strong> petition for release.<\/td><td>Legal right against unlawful detention<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mea culpa<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He admitted his mistake by saying, <strong>mea culpa<\/strong>.<\/td><td>My fault<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Et cetera (etc.)<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>Pack pencils, pens, erasers, <strong>etc.<\/strong><\/td><td>And so on<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curriculum vitae (CV)<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>She sent her <strong>curriculum vitae<\/strong> to apply for the job.<\/td><td>Resume<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>De facto<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He is the <strong>de facto<\/strong> leader though not elected.<\/td><td>In reality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>De jure<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The king was <strong>de jure<\/strong> ruler but had no power.<\/td><td>By law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ipso facto<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>If it rains, <strong>ipso facto<\/strong>, the match will be canceled.<\/td><td>By that fact itself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quid pro quo<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>It was a <strong>quid pro quo<\/strong>\u2014help for help.<\/td><td>Something for something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carpe noctem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>Students celebrated with <strong>carpe noctem<\/strong>\u2014seize the night!<\/td><td>Enjoy the night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In toto<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The project was rejected <strong>in toto<\/strong>.<\/td><td>As a whole<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lapsus linguae<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He made a <strong>lapsus linguae<\/strong> and said the wrong word.<\/td><td>Slip of the tongue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnum opus<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The novel was his <strong>magnum opus<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Greatest work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nolo contendere<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The accused pleaded <strong>nolo contendere<\/strong> in court.<\/td><td>No contest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ad infinitum<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The debate went on <strong>ad infinitum<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Forever, endlessly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post mortem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>A <strong>post mortem<\/strong> revealed the cause of death.<\/td><td>After death examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In loco parentis<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>Teachers act <strong>in loco parentis<\/strong> during school hours.<\/td><td>In place of parents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annus mirabilis<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>2020 was no <strong>annus mirabilis<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Wonderful year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annus horribilis<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>For many, 2020 was an <strong>annus horribilis<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Horrible year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deo gratias<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The monk said, <strong>Deo gratias<\/strong>, after the meal.<\/td><td>Thanks be to God<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>De gustibus non est disputandum<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He loves pineapple pizza\u2014<strong>de gustibus non est disputandum<\/strong>.<\/td><td>In matters of taste, there is no dispute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per diem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He was given a <strong>per diem<\/strong> allowance for travel.<\/td><td>Daily allowance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ad hoc<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>They formed an <strong>ad hoc<\/strong> committee for the event.<\/td><td>For a specific purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex officio<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>As principal, she was <strong>ex officio<\/strong> chairperson.<\/td><td>By virtue of office<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inter alia<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>He mentioned, <strong>inter alia<\/strong>, his hobbies.<\/td><td>Among other things<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>De minimis<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The mistake was too small\u2014<strong>de minimis<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Insignificant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non sequitur<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>His response was a <strong>non sequitur<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Illogical statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prima facie<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The evidence was <strong>prima facie<\/strong> convincing.<\/td><td>At first glance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nota bene (N.B.)<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td><strong>N.B.:<\/strong> Submit homework on time.<\/td><td>Note well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pax Romana<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The empire enjoyed <strong>Pax Romana<\/strong> for two centuries.<\/td><td>Roman peace<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In situ<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The fossils were left <strong>in situ<\/strong>.<\/td><td>In the original place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ad hominem<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>His argument turned into an <strong>ad hominem<\/strong> attack.<\/td><td>Personal attack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ad nauseam<\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>The point was repeated <strong>ad nauseam<\/strong>.<\/td><td>To a sickening extent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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