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Semester 2 for Mr. Thayer
per se
by itself, intrinsically
vice versa
to reverse the order of something; the reverse of; to turn around
alma mater
literal: “dear/bountiful mother”; everyday language, to denote college or university from which one has graduated. University that granted degree
magnum opus
greatest work done by an artist — a true masterpiece
bona fide
literal: “good faith”; used to represent something that is presented without deception or fraud; as a plural noun, used to mean credentials. Authentic, credentials
quasi
in Latin, means “as if” or “as though" but in English it designates something that resembles something else but doesn’t quite have all the same features. Seemingly, partly
alter ego
a second self, or another I; people have a hidden aspect of themselves. Alternative personality
verbatim
something repeated verbatim is repeated in the same exact words. Exactly — word for word
status quo
“the state in which” in Latin, is used to designate the existing condition of things
sic
most commonly used in brackets (Ex: [sic]) when quoting a statement or writing. Indicates a spelling or grammar error in the original quotation and that the publication has reproduced it faithfully, not made an error. Exactly as the original
id est (i.e)
in Latin is “that is” and is used in English when speaker or writer wants to give an example or explanation that specifies a statement. That is to say…(clarification)
deus ex machina
direct translation: “God out of a machine.” When plot became too confusing, writers brought in a god, and wrapped it all up. Today it is used in literature to describe a plot where an artificial or improbable means of resolving a conflict is used.
exempli gratia (e.g)
For example; “for the sake of example”
et cetera
And the others; used to denote that a list of things could continue forever and it’s better for the sake of brevity
ibidem (ibid)
more commonly seen in research writing in the form of “ibid.” Found in footnotes and bibliographies to designate that same source has been cited twice in succession. “In the same place”
et alii (et al)
allows writers to refer to a large number of authors without having to write out each name. Among others
de facto
in Latin, “from the fact” and in English, often to distinguish what is supposed to be the case from what is actually reality. In reality, in fact
ipso facto
“by the fact itself” ; By the fact itself; If you don’t feed your dog you are __ ___ a bad owner
tabula rasa
means “clean slate” in Latin and denotes something like a child’s mind or someone not affected by experiences and impressions
terra firma
firm ground; you might be thankful to be back on it after a trip through air or water
mea culpa
if you want to admit your own guilt or wrongdoing in a situation; translates literally to “my fault.” Fancier and more elegant than “my bad”
persona non grata
“unacceptable person.” Someone who’s no longer welcome in a social or business situation
in vitro
in Latin, means “in glass” and any biological process that occurs in the lab rather than in the body or a natural setting; used in modern fertility treatments
in vivo
“within the living”; defines clinical or biological trials done in living bodies.
ante bellum
basically “before the war” and is most commonly used to refer to the American Civil War and the Antebellum Era that preceded it.
ad nauseum
used to describe an argument that has been taking place to the point of nausea, often with the same arguments being rehashed over and over for years; until most people, except a select few are sick of it. Done or repeated too often.
ergo
Therefore. “I think, ___ I am”
subpoena
Under penalty. If someone delivers a subpoena to you, you have to respond or they’ll be big penalties under the law
pro bono
For the good. term to designate when something is done free of charge; most commonly to describe legal services given to the needy for free
ad hoc
Done quickly to meet the needs of a particular problem. Latin meaning, “to this,” refers to something that is formed/done quickly to meet some needs—generally lacks advance planning
per diem
By the day; designates a daily allowance used in traveling for work; can also mean a per-day rate or that someone is paid on a daily basis
curriculum vitae
Brief account of education and accomplishments; often called a CV, is a way to describe a resume; literally, “the course of one’s life”
quid pro quo
Something in exchange for something; latin meaning: “this for that”
carpe diem
Seize the day; encouraging one to live life to the fullest today without expectation of a tomorrow
in vino veritas
In wine there is truth
