spadon Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Modern day communication would not be possible if it were not for the Latin roots of language. Let's see how much do you still retain of those forgotten Latin words and phrases which are still used today: non sequitur - it does not follow Quote Link to comment
cbotc Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 persona non grata - an unknown, unrecognized, unacceptable person Quote Link to comment
JohnMayall Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Caveat emptor - Let the buyer beware. . Quote Link to comment
cbotc Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 summa cum laude - highest with honors Quote Link to comment
JohnMayall Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Vescere bracis meis. - Eat my shorts. Quote Link to comment
cbotc Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 verbatim - exactly as said Quote Link to comment
JohnMayall Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Ceteris Paribus - other things remaining equal Quote Link to comment
cbotc Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 affidavit - to declare upon an oath Quote Link to comment
spadon Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 per diem - by the day, daily Quote Link to comment
JohnMayall Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Quid pro quo - something for something Quote Link to comment
spadon Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 ad hoc - for a particular purpose Quote Link to comment
JohnMayall Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 In loco parentis - in the place of a parent Quote Link to comment
spadon Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 bona fide - true, sincere, real Quote Link to comment
JohnMayall Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ars longa, vita brevis - time is long, life is short Quote Link to comment
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