Checkpoint B: Latin Phrases (2022-2023)

When citing a work with multiple authors for research, the abbreviation et al. is used.

• in the same place

• for example

• from the founding of the city

• and others

The ad hoc committee agreed to meet weekly at the library to plan the school reunion.

• everlasting

• for this purpose

• genuine

• after hours

It is important to seize the day instead of letting life pass you by.

• carpe diem

• cave canem

• festina lente

• requiescat in pace

After spilling the glass of water on his friend, Kyle admitted, “Mea culpa.”

• good job

• always prepared

• happy birthday

• my fault

The New York State motto, often translated, “Ever Upward,” is

• Terra incognita

• E pluribus unum

• Excelsior

• Alma mater

The mosaic warned guests to beware of a dog with the words

• mea culpa

• caveat emptor

• cave canem

• quid pro quo

Sitting in traffic, the woman laughed at the bumper sticker on the car in front of her; it said festina lente,

encouraging her to

• note well

• seize the day

• hurry slowly

• reach for the stars

The lawyer took on the case ___________________. She did not charge a fee; she wanted to do work that would benefit both the client and society.

• pro bono

• et cetera

• ter in die

• post mortem

The politician was running for office because he was unhappy with the existing situation.

• in loco parentis

• lapsus linguae

• ad astra per aspera

• status quo

The Latin words ___________________, meaning “out of many, one,” appear on most U.S. currency and on the Great Seal of the United States.

• alma mater

• e pluribus unum

• sine qua non

• persona non grata