| A | B |
| Déjà vu | The feeling that you’ve already experienced a current situation |
| Faux pas | A social blunder or mistake |
| Mea culpa | An admission of personal fault or guilt |
| Al fresco | In the open air, often referring to outdoor dining |
| Ad hominem | An argument directed against a person rather than addressing the issue at hand. |
| Ad hoc | Created for a specific purpose or situation |
| Bona fide | Genuine or authentic |
| Ad nauseam | To a ridiculous or excessive degree, often to the point of annoyance. |
| Status quo | The current state of affairs or situation |
| Avant-garde | Innovative or experimental, especially in the arts |
| Passé | Out of date or no longer fashionable |
| Schadenfreude | Pleasure derived from another person's misfortune |
| Quid pro quo | An exchange where one thing is given in return for another. |
| Persona non grata | An unwelcome or unacceptable person. |
| Carte blanche | Complete freedom to act as one wishes. |