Per capita Per capita /pəˈkæp.ɪ.tə/ US /pɚˈkæp.ɪ.ţə/ (adv) If you state an amount per capita, you mean that amount for each person, by or for each person, respectively, in proportion, per head, proportionately, pro rata: Per capita in context The per capita number of our mistakes during a specific period of time reveals the level of …
IELTS Essay on Public Figures IELTS Essay on Public Figures Topic Celebrities and superstars could turn into role models and be idolized by the young generation. Some people believe that these public figures should always exhibit good and acceptable behavior in public places. Discuss your opinion and give reasons for your claim. IELTS Candidate: Nasim I …
i.e. i.e. (adv) /ˌaɪˈiː/ used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning: I.e. is an abbreviation for id est and means “that is to say” or “in other words”. We use it when we want to give a more precise description of the …
etc. Etc. (adv) Etc. is a Latin abbreviation which stands for et cetera. It is used after a list to show that there are many other examples of the same kind. In formal writing, people avoid using “etc.” and instead use “such as”, “and many others”, etc. WRITTEN ABBREVIATION FOR et cetera: and other similar things. It is used to avoid …
Ergo ergo /ˈɜː.gəʊ/ US /ˈer.goʊ/ (adv) so, therefore, hence, consequently He already had a lot of experience and ergo seemed the best candidate for the job. Today, life is so competitive, ergo more determination is needed.
e.g. e.g. (adv) /iːˈdʒiː/ abbreviation for: exempli gratia: a Latin phrase which means ‘for example’. It can be pronounced as ‘e.g.’ or ‘for example’: You should eat more food that contains a lot of fiber, e.g. fruit, vegetables and bread. We need to eat healthier foods daily, e.g. meat, milk, fruits, eggs, vegetables, etc. You can make a …
De facto /ˌdeɪˈfæk.təʊ/ US /-toʊ/ (adj & adv) Definition existing although not legally authorized, acting or existing in fact but without legal sanction, as though rightful, in fact, genuine, effective, real Example Sometimes we notice the subtle de facto consequences of our improper behavior towards people. A de facto state of economic problems requires consideration …
Carpe diem Carpe diem /’kär-pe-‘dē-ˌem, -‘dī-, -əm/ (noun) the philosophy of living and enjoying the present and not worrying about the future, living for the moment, enjoying the present, seize the day The best advice you can give to those who are used to saving money is carpe diem. Unfortunately, in underdeveloped countries, carpe diem …
Bona fide bona fide /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/(adj) Bona fide definition genuine, authentic, true, real, valid, sincere and honest, legitimate, legal: Example Any bona fide offers of help would be appreciated. The true bona fide prayer for rain always carries an umbrella with him/herself. Today, bona fide love is scarce and many prefer marrying into money. Antonyms bogus
alibi alibi /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/ (noun) some evidence that can prove that an accused person should be acquitted because they were somewhere else at the time the crime was committed, pretext, excuse, defense, explanation, account, reason: Alibi in context Do not invent an alibi. Any evidence is against you. Being afraid of gaol, he commenced concocting alibis.