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100024874a capella(Italian, from Latin) Singing without musical accompaniment NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT0
100024875status quo(Latin) "the condition in which"; present condition; the state of affairs up to now NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT1
100024876kahuna(Hawaiian) boss, person in charge NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT2
100024877du jour(French) of the day NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT3
100024878a la carte(French) of a restaurant meal - having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT4
100024879a la mode(French) with ice cream on top or on the side or in fashion, of the moment and stylish NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT5
100024880élan(French) distinctive and stylish elegance NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT6
100024881éclat(French) great brilliance, as of performance or achievement; conspicuous success NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT7
100024882a priori(Latin) derived by logic, without observed facts; from what preceeds NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT8
100024883ennui(French) the feeling of being bored by something tedious NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT9
100024884ad hoc(Latin) often improvised or impromptu; put together for a specific purpose NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT10
100024885faux pas(French) a slip in manners or conduct; a social blunder; something to be embassed by doing NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT11
100024886aficionado(Spanish) an enthusiastic and usually expert follower or fan of a hobby NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT12
100024887ad nauseum(Latin) to the point of sickness or a disgusting degree because something goes on and on NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT13
100024888ersatz(German) an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT14
100024889fiasco(Italian) a complete failure NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT15
100024890ad lib(Latin) without advance preparation NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT16
100024891al dente(Italian) "to the tooth"; used to describe a food, usually pasta, that is cooked only until it gives a slight resistance when one bites into it NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT17
100024892honcho(Japanese) person in charge; leader; chief; boss NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT18
100024893alma mater(Latin) the school or college from which one graduated; nurturing mother NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT19
100024894et cetera(Latin) and the rest (etc.) NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT20
106379765alter ego(Latin) other self NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT21
106379766gratis(Latin) without payment; free of charge NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT22
106379767amuck / amok, to run(Malay) furious attack; in a murderous frenzy NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT23
106379768gauche(French) lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT24
106379769incognito(Italian) in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; the state of being disguised; a person in disguise NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT25
125818251al fresco(Italian) in the open air; outdoors; in the cool NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT26
125818252hoi polloi(Greek) the many, common people, the masses, (like latin: civitas) NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT27
125818253hubris(Greek) excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance; insolence NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT28
125818254angst(German) a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT29
125818255apropos(French) fitting the occasion; suitable or apt; on the occassion NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT30
125818256incommunicado(Spanish) unable, unwilling or not allowed to communicate with others NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT31
125818257berserk(old Norse) Norse warriors, called bear shirt, legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury; going crazy or insane NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT32
125818258joie de vivre(French) a delight in being alive; keen, carefree enjoyment of living NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT33
125818259bijou(French) a jewel ; something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT34
125818260kaput(Germain) ruined; done for; demolished. unable to operate or continue NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT35
125818261blasé(French) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT36
125818262karma(Sanskrit) all the actions of a person's life that affect his or her life in the future NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT37
150239674bon mot(French) clever saying; witty remark NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT38
150239675kudos(Greek) an expression of approval and commendation NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT39
150239676bourgeois(French) middle class; selfishly materialistic; too interested in material possessions NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT40
150239677laissez faire(French) idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT41
150239678brio(Italian / Spanish) quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous; power, strength, force NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT42
150239679magnum opus(Latin) the greatest work of an artist, writer, or composer; a masterpiece NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT43
150239680camaraderie(French) quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability; trust and friendship NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT44
150239681mea culpa(Latin) an acknowledgment of your error or guilt; accepting fault and offering an apology NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT45
150239682carpe diem(Latin) "Seize the day"; a Latin phrase implying that one must live for the present moment, for tomorrow may be too late. NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT46
150239683modus operandi(Latin) method of operation - usually associated with the way a criminal carries out crimes NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT47
150239685nota bene(Latin) phrase (or its abbreviation -NB) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT48
150239686moratorium(Latin) a suspension of activity; an authorized delay NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT49
150239687cause célèbre(French) famous case in law that arouses considerable interest; issue, person, incident, or situation attracting much attention NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT50
150239688caveat emptor(Latin) let the buyer beware; the seller is not responsible for disclosing information; it is up to the buyer to find out NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT51
150239689nom de plume(French) pen name; pseudonym NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT52
150239690c'est la vie(French) that's life or such is life NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT53
150239691non sequitur(Latin) a reply or remark that has no relevance to what preceded it; something that does not follow logical thought NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT54
150239692coup de grâce(French) finishing stroke; blow that ends suffering; the final blow to someone who is already down NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT55
150239693outré(French) Deviating from the usual or proper; eccentric; outlandish; unconventional, bizarre NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT56
150239694de rigueur(French) strict etiquette, very formal, in good taste at the moment NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT57
150239695panache(French) a confident and stylish manner, dash; a strikingly elaborate or colorful display NOT PRINTABLE FOR REQUIREMENT58
298435800per sewith respect to its something's nature; respect to itself59
298435801quid pro quosomething given in exchange or return for something else; this for that60
298435802carte blanchefull freedom or authority to act at one's own discretion61
298435803rigor mortistemporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death62
298435804déjà vuthe experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before63
298435805sicintentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase); command to an animal64
298435806quasiresembling; seeming; half; almost65
298435807pro bonodone for the public good without payment66
298435808dues ex machineLatin for "God in the machine" in ancient Greek theater sometimes gods were lowered from the roof by mechanical devices to set matters right among the mortals below. Using something improbable or unexpected to solve a problem67
759762953prima donnaprincipal female singer in an opera; high strung, vain, or extremely sensitive person68
759762954denouementthe final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work69
759762955post mortemOccurring or done after death. Of or relating to a medical examination of a dead body.70
759762956placebofake medicine; a fake remedy71
759762957persona non grataa person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome; usually in another country72

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