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Vocab list 20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ad hoc (adj) | For a particular purpose |
| Ad infinitum (adv) | Without end or limit |
| Ad nauseum (adv) | To a sickening degree |
| A priori (adv) | Beforehand |
| Apropos (adj) | Relevant and opportune |
| Bete noire (n) | Black beast; monster |
| Cause celebre (n ) | Notorious incident/event |
| Caveat (n) | Warning |
| Coup de grace (n) | Merciful death blow |
| Coup d'etat (n) | Overthrow of the state |
| Creme de la creme (n) | The very best |
| Deja vu (n) | Something familiar/ already seen |
| Esprit de corps (n) | Spirit of group; morale |
| Je ne sais quoi (n) | Something that cannot be described or expressed |
| Menage a trois (n) | Household of three |
| Nom de plume (n) | Pen name; pseudonym |
| Persona non grata (adj) | Personally unwelcome or unacceptable |
| Raison d'etre (n) | Reason for living |
| Sine qua non (n) | Absolutely essential thing |
| Sotto voce (adv) | Softly; in an undertone |