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Englishmoderateby Zera_1152
Flashcards: 12

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ad hoc
The school formed an ad hoc committee to plan the spring festival.
ad infinitum
She explained the rules ad infinitum, making sure everyone understood.
compos mentis
The court ruled that he was compos mentis when he signed the contract.
de facto
Although they were not married, they lived together as a de facto couple.
non sequitur
During the debate, one candidate made a non sequitur when he started talking about his childhood instead of answering the question about healthcare.
au fait
Are you au fait with the new company policies?
fait accompli
The new policy was presented as a fait accompli, leaving the employees feeling frustrated.
modus operandi
(way of operating) He was used to my modus operandi, often found it amusing. Understanding the company's modus operandi can help new employees adapt more quickly.
ad nauseam
They debated the same topic ad nauseam, and no one was willing to change their opinion.
bona fides
In negotiations, both parties must demonstrate bona fides to build trust.
lingua franca
During the conference, French served as the lingua franca among the diverse group of attendees.
mea culpa
After realizing my mistake, I said, "Mea culpa, I should have checked my work.
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