Common Latin Phrases 1-11

Per se

Means “by itself” when used in English;
intrinsically

Vice Versa

From the Latin meaning "to turn around," this term means to reverse the order of something; the reverse of

Alma Mater

The literal translation is "dear/bountiful mother" but you'll find it used in everyday language to denote the college or university from which one has graduated; university that granted degree

Magnum Opus

Denotes the greatest work done by an artist-- a true masterpiece; the greatest work done by an artist

Bona Fide

While its literal translation means "good faith," this term has a few different shades of meaning in modern language; it is used to represent something that is presented without deception or fraud, or literally in good faith, honest, sincere and lawful; also, as a plural noun, used to mean credentials;
authentic, credentials

Quasi

In Latin, this word means “as if” or “as though” and in English it is used as both an adjective in its own right and as a part of a compound word; simply designates something that resembles something else but doesn't quite have all the same features; seemingly, partly

Alter Ego

Cicero coined this term, most likely taken from the Greek, to mean "a second self" or "another I" and its modern meaning hasn't changed much today; alternative personality

Verbatim

If you repeat something verbatim you repeat it in exactly the same words, word for word, with no changes and no improvisation;
exactly—word for word

Status Quo

From the Latin word meaning "the state in which," this term is used today to designate the existing state or condition of things;
existing state of affairs

Sic

Found in writing, this Latin word most commonly finds a home in brackets when quoting a statement or writing; indicates that there is a spelling or grammar error in the original quotation and that the publication has reproduced it faithfully, not made an error of their own; exactly as in the original

Id Est (i.e.)

In Latin, it means "that is" and is used in English when the speaker or writer wants to give an example or explanation that specifies a statement. That is to say…(clarification)