English Language Arts
Grade 12
45 min
Use context as a clue to the meanings of foreign expressions
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The team made an *ad hoc* decision to solve the immediate problem. What does *ad hoc* mean?
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Despite his wealth, the man lacked *joie de vivre*, never smiling or enjoying his days. What is *joie de vivre*?
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She felt a hint of *schadenfreude* watching her arrogant competitor fail. What is *schadenfreude*?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
The company hired a consultant on a *pro bono* basis to help the charity. What does *pro bono* mean?
0.for free
1.for profit
2.temporarily
3.secretly
Easy
Her calm demeanor and peaceful garden showed her *dolce vita* lifestyle. What does *dolce vita* mean?
0.the good life
1.a hard life
2.a busy life
3.a secret life
Easy
He gave a *mea culpa* after realizing his mistake caused the team to lose. What is a *mea culpa*?
0.an excuse
1.a complaint
2.an apology
3.a suggestion
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