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faux pas - From French meaning a social blunder. Elizabeth realized too late that not attending Susans
party was a faux pas.
ipso facto - From Latin meaning by the fact itself. A teacher, ipso facto, is in charge of his or her class.
modus operandi - From Latin meaning method of operating. My modus operandi when studying is to
set very specific goals.
persona non grata - From Latin meaning an unacceptable person. Sally was a persona non grata in our
club because she wouldnt follow the rules.
prima donna - From Latin meaning a temperamental and conceited person. Laura wasnt popular with
the other girls because they considered her to be a prima donna.
pro bono - From Latin meaning done or donated without charge. The lawyers pro bono work with the
homeless gave him a sense of personal satisfaction.
quid pro quo - From Latin meaning something for something, usually an equal exchange. Helping Ian
with his math was quid pro quo for the time Ian helped me mow the lawn.