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    This document provides definitions and examples for various foreign words and phrases that are sometimes used in presentations and communication. It includes over 20 terms from "ab initio" meaning "from the beginning" to "vis-a-vis" meaning "when compared to". For each entry it lists the word or phrase, its meaning in English, and an example sentence to illustrate its usage. The document serves as a reference guide for understanding commonly used Latin and other foreign expressions.

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    This document provides definitions and examples for various foreign words and phrases that are sometimes used in presentations and communication. It includes over 20 terms from "ab initio" meaning "from the beginning" to "vis-a-vis" meaning "when compared to". For each entry it lists the word or phrase, its meaning in English, and an example sentence to illustrate its usage. The document serves as a reference guide for understanding commonly used Latin and other foreign expressions.

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    FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES

    TUTORIAL
    PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS

    Word/Phrase

    Meaning

    Example

    Ab initio

    From the beginning

    We cannot take such a rigid stance ab initio.

    Ad hoc

    For a particular purpose

    This matter will be looked by an ad hoc committee.

    Avant-garde

    Most advanced or modern

    This avant-garde product will have limited appeal.

    Bizarre

    Unusual

    I was shocked at his bizarre behaviour.

    Circa

    About, used esp. with dates

    He was born circa 1941.

    Corrigenda

    A list of errors

    The last two pages have the corrigenda.

    De facto

    Actual, even though not planned

    Mr. Smith, by his sheer hard work, has risen to be the


    de facto manager of this factory.

    En masse

    As a group

    They threatened to resign en masse.

    Espirit de corps

    Feeling of loyalty shared by group


    members

    I am sure that with present espirit de corps we can


    break all previous records.

    Faux pas

    A mistake or socially embarrassing action In an unguarded moment, he committed a faux pas.

    Impasse

    A deadlock

    I see no way out of this impasse.

    Locus standi

    Right to interfere

    I belong to a different department and therefore dont


    have a locus standi here.

    Prima facie

    On first consideration

    There is no prima facie case against him.

    Pro rata

    According to rate or proportion

    The Manager gave orders for pro rata payment to all


    the workers.

    Paparazzi(singular:
    Sensational photo journalist
    Paparazzo)

    Princess Diana died in a mad chase by paparazzi.

    Raison detre

    Reason for existing

    He loves his work so much that it seems to be his only


    raison detre.

    Sine die

    Without fixing a date

    The meeting was adjourned sine die.

    Status quo

    Existing state of affairs

    In camera

    In secret

    Vis-a-vis

    When compared to

    Incognito

    Hiding ones identity

    He often visits the factory incognito.

    Clich

    Worn out expression or idea

    I dont want to be bored with any more clichs.

    Force majeure

    An act of God

    Many insurance companies do not insure for force


    majeure which can mean earthquake, floods etc.

    Unless we do something drastic the status quo will


    continue.
    The decision regarding his appointment was taken
    after a long in camera meeting
    This years income shows an improvement vis-a-vis
    last years.

    Carte blanche
    Penchant

    FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES


    TUTORIAL
    PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
    White paper, hence blank cheque, full
    You have been given the carte blanche in all matters
    power
    of your department.
    Bent, inclination

    Our Manager has a penchant for wide reading.

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