vocab 5

per se

by or in itself or themselves; intrinsically

vice versa

with the main items in the __preceding__ statement the other way around

magnum opus

a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of an artist or writer

bona fide

genuine; real

modus operandi

a particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or __well-established__

status quo

the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues

verbatim

copied, quoted, or translated in exactly the same words as were used originally

in media res

into the midst of things

ad nauseam

referring to something that has been done or repeated so often that it has become annoying or tiresome

exempli gratia

for the sake of example

et cetera

used at the end of a list to indicate that further, similar items are included.

et alii

and others

deus ex machina

an unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation, especially as a contrived plot device in a play or novel

ibidem

in the same place

de facto

in fact, or in effect, whether by right or not

tabula rasa

an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate

pro bono

(especially with reference to legal work for a client with a low income) without charge

ipso facto

by that very fact or act

memorandum

a written message in business or diplomacy

mea culpa

an acknowledgment of one's fault or error

persona non grata

an unacceptable or unwelcome person

ergo

therefore

semper fidelis

always faithful

terra firma

dry land; the ground as distinct from the sea or air

quid pro quo

a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something