CUET 2025 Vocabulary Booster π: Foreign Words You Must Know π
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A
Addendum
An item added, for example at the end of a book or publication.
Ad hoc
For that specific purpose.
Ad lib (ad libitum)
Freely, without restriction; without preparation.
Agenda
List of things to be done.
A la carte
Dishes that can be ordered separately, not the set menu.
Alfresco
Outdoors, in the open air.
Alibi
Proof that someone suspected of a crime was in another place at the time it happened.
Alter ego
Another self; another aspect of oneself.
Antenna
A transducer which converts electrical power into electromagnetic waves and vice versa; feeler or horn of an insect.
A posteriori
Based on experience; derived from evidence.
A priori
Based on an assumption rather than on observed facts.
Au pair
Young foreign girl who helps in a home with the housework and the children.
Ab initio
From the beginning.
Ad infinitum
To infinity.
Ad interim
Temporarily.
Ab origine
From the origin.
Ad nauseam
To the point of disgust.
Ad valorem
According to the value.
A fortiori
With more still stronger reason.
Ante meridiem
Before noon.
Alias
A second name bestowed upon himself by a person well versed.
Au fait
Well-informed or familiar.
B
Ballet
An artistic dance performed to music using precise steps and gestures.
Ballerina
A woman who is a ballet dancer.
Bandolero
A dacoit.
Bete noire
A person or thing disliked or dreaded, or something that annoys you intensely.
Bona fide
Done in good faith, without intention to deceive.
Bona enfant
A good fellow.
Bon voyage
An enjoyable journey.
C
Cadre
A framework or structure; a group of trained personnel forming the core of an organization.
Canard
A hoax or rumor.
Carte blanche
Free hand; complete freedom to act.
ChargΓ© d'affaires
One who acts as an ambassador or diplomatic representative in the absence of the ambassador.
Compte rendu
A report or review.
Confer
To compare or consult with.
Corpus delicti
The substance or material evidence of a crime.
Corrigendum
A correction made in a printed work after publication.
Coup de grΓ’ce
A finishing blow or stroke, especially one that ends suffering.
Coup de main
A bold or surprise attack; an aggressive action or move.
Cuisine
The style or manner of cooking, especially associated with a particular region or culture.
CafΓ©
A coffee shop; also refers to coffee in French.
Carpe diem
"Seize the day"; enjoy the present moment without concern for the future.
Casino
A building or establishment where gambling games are played.
Chef-d'Εuvre
A masterpiece, especially in art or literature.
Circa
Around, about, or approximately (used before a year or date).
Confetti
Small pieces of colored paper thrown during celebrations, such as weddings or parades.
Coup d'Γ©tat
A sudden and illegal seizure of power by force, typically by a military or political group.
Crèche
A nursery or daycare center for young children.
Croissant
A flaky, crescent-shaped pastry.
Cum laude
With honors; used to indicate above-average academic achievement.
D
De trop
Too much; excessive or unnecessary.
De novo
Again; from the beginning.
De facto
Existing in actual fact, although not necessarily officially recognized.
Delicatessen
A shop or counter selling ready-to-eat foods, such as cooked meats, cheeses, and prepared salads.
E
Elite
The best or most skilled members of a group; superior or select.
Entrepreneur
A person who starts and manages a business, typically taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Ergo
Therefore; as a result.
Et cetera
And other similar things; used to indicate additional items or examples not explicitly mentioned.
Exempli gratia (e.g.)
For example; used before giving one or more specific examples.
Extravaganza
A lavish, spectacular, or extravagant show, event, or performance.
F
Faux pas
A social mistake or blunder; an embarrassing or tactless act or remark.
Femme fatale
An attractive and seductive woman.
Fiasco
A complete failure.
G
Genre
Category, type, or style, for example, music or literature.
Glitch
A small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful.
Graffiti
Writing or drawing on a public surface such as a wall.
Grotesque
Odd, exaggerated, or unnatural in appearance, shape, or character.
Guerilla
An irregular, independent armed force.
H
No words available for this letter.
I
Id est (i.e.)
That is, in other words.
In situ
On site; where something takes place.
Ipso facto
By that very fact; as a direct consequence.
J
No words available for this letter.
K
Karaoke
Singing along with the tune of a popular song while reading the lyrics from a screen.
Karate
A martial art that originated in Japan.
Kindergarten
A nursery school for children before they start elementary school.
L
No words available for this letter.
M
Macho
Arrogantly virile or having an exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate.
Mea culpa
It's my fault; through my fault.
Modus operandi
The usual way of doing things (for example: the modus operandi of burglars).
N
Nouveau riche
People who have recently become wealthy; newly rich.
O
Origami
The art of folding small pieces of paper to form interesting shapes.
P
Paparazzi
Freelance photographers who pursue celebrities.
Partisan
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or faction.
Parvenu
A wealthy or important person from obscure origins or a low social position.
Patio
A paved or concrete leisure area adjoining a house.
Pergola
An arch or structure in a garden for climbing plants.
Persona non grata
An unacceptable person who is not wanted or welcome.
Plaza
A public open area in a town or city, also called a "square."
Post mortem
Examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Pro bono
Free of charge; without asking for payment.
Pro forma
Standard document (for example, a pro forma invoice).
Pro rata
In proportion to the amount or size of something.
Propaganda
Misleading or biased information used to promote a cause.
Q
No words available for this letter.
R
Renaissance
Word meaning "rebirth" used to describe the historical period between 1300 and 1600.
Rendez-vous
An arrangement to meet someone.
S
Siesta
A nap or a rest during the day, usually in the early afternoon.
Sine die
Indefinitely; without fixing a date for future action.
Sine qua non
Essential condition without which something is impossible.
Solo
Done or performed by one person alone.
Status quo
The present or current situation; the existing state of affairs.
Stiletto
A woman's shoe with a thin high heel.
Subpoena
Legal document ordering someone to appear in court.
T
Terracotta
A type of fired clay that is brownish-red in color.
Tsunami
A gigantic sea wave that is usually caused by an earthquake.
U
No words available for this letter.
V
Vice versa
Also valid in the opposite order, or the other way round.
Vice
One retired from active service.
W
No words available for this letter.
X
No words available for this letter.
Y
No words available for this letter.
Z
No words available for this letter.
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