The document lists and defines 27 common foreign words and phrases used in English, including "pros and cons" meaning advantages and disadvantages, "ad hoc" meaning for a special purpose, and "coup d'etat" meaning the sudden overthrow of a government through violent means. It provides the meanings to help readers understand and remember important terms from other languages frequently used in English.
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The document lists and defines 27 common foreign words and phrases used in English, including "pros and cons" meaning advantages and disadvantages, "ad hoc" meaning for a special purpose, and "coup d'etat" meaning the sudden overthrow of a government through violent means. It provides the meanings to help readers understand and remember important terms from other languages frequently used in English.
The document lists and defines 27 common foreign words and phrases used in English, including "pros and cons" meaning advantages and disadvantages, "ad hoc" meaning for a special purpose, and "coup d'etat" meaning the sudden overthrow of a government through violent means. It provides the meanings to help readers understand and remember important terms from other languages frequently used in English.
2) AD HOC-For a special purpose 3) CUL DE SAC-A blind alley 4) AD INFINITUM-to infinity 5) DIVIDE ET IMPERA-Divide and rule 6) BILLET DOUX-Love letter 7) SUB JUSTICE-Under judicial consideration 8) EX PARTE-One sided 9) EX GRATIA-As an act of grace 10) EN ROUTE-On the way 11) COUP DE ETAT-Sudden overthrow of government by violent 12) LAISSEZ FAIRE-Non-interference 13) ULTRA VIRES-Beyond ones powers 14) EX OFFICIO-By virtue of ones office 15) EN MASSE- Singularly 16) AGENDA-Things to be done 17) AD INTERIM-In the mine time 18) PERSONA NON GRATA-Undesirable person 19) RAISON D ETRE-Reason for a things existence 20) NOM DEPLUME-An assumed name 21) SINES DIE-Without definite date 22) PRIMUS INTERPARUS-First among equals 23) EX TEMPORE-Without preparation 24) BONAFIDE-Genuine 25) EX POST FACTO-Retroactively. 26) BON VOYAGE-Nice journey 27) STATUS QUO-Existing condition For more study materials, visit www.indianjobguru.in Prepared by www.indianjobguru.in These words are important to read and keep in memory to crack the English language part