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Many English words are based on Latin. For example, words like "cause" come from the Latin word "causa." Lawyers, doctors, and scientists still use many Latin terms, but some Latin expressions are also used in everyday English. For example, "caveat emptor" means "buyer beware." It suggests that buyers need to be careful when they buy goods. Another popular Latin expression is "carpe diem." This expression means "seize the day" or enjoy today because there may be no tomorrow. Watch for these Latin expressions in English newspapers and magazines!

terms - specialized words

beware - Be careful.

seize - Take or grab.

Quiz

Can you match these Latin expressions to their English definitions?

Fill in the blanks.

1. In the sentence, "I'm going to visit my alma mater." "Alma mater" means a. my hometown b. my earth mother c. my college or university

2. In the sentence, "The professor talked about dictionaries ad nauseum." "Ad nauseum" means a. something unpleasant that goes on endlessly b. until he was sick c. until we were sick