Latin Words Group #8 Mrs. Emeterio's English 11 (McGuffey High School)

Latin #8

TEST:Friday, November 8, 2013

1. Post mortem(Abbreviation: P.M.)

Analysis after death - autopsy

Postmortem tests on the brain tissue

revealed that the victim died due to an

overdose of Skittles.

2. Pro forma

Going through the motions – just a formality.

The meeting was strictly pro forma, since the decision had already been made.

3. Pro tempore (Say: pro temper-ee)

Temporary.

President pro tem: U.S. senator that serves as presiding officer of the senate in the absence of the vice-president.

Patrick Leahy: the second-highest-ranking official of the United States Senate.

Patrick Leahy and Joseph Biden

4. Quid pro quo

One thing in return for another – this for that.

QUID PRO QUO CLARICE!

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Q.E.D. is used in mathematical proofs to show that what was to be proven has been proven.

5. Q.E.D.Quod erat demonstrandum

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What is to be demonstrated.

6. R.I.P. Requiescat in pace

Rest in peace.

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7. Semper fidelisAlways faithful.

History of the term

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history of the term

8. [sic]Thus was it written.

Sic erat scriptum

Used after a quoted word to show that something has been transcribed exactly as found in the original source.

Sic is usually italicized and placed right after the error. For example: Gone Width [sic] the Wind

9. Sine qua non

HOW TO SAY

Something that is absolutely needed.

An extensive grounding in mathematics is a sine qua non for a career in architecture.

10. Subpoena “under penalty”

A written order that commands someone to appear in court to give evidence.

(Sa-pea-na Do not pronounce the “b”)