mea culpa
confession of guilt, apology
modus operandi
method of working or operating
per diem
by the day, for each day
status quo
the existing state of affairs
sub rosa
in great confidence, secretly, literal "under the rose
terra firma
solid ground, dry land
vice versa
with the order changed, conversely
acumen
clear thinking, keen keen in sight, quick perception
hiatus
gap, empty space
benefit
something that is to the advantage of a person, something for the
good; also, be good for
bene
well, good
malignant
very hateful, very harmful; very dangerous
mal(e) or malign
bad, evil
moral
having to do with standards of right and good as they apply to
general behavior and character; lesson, especially one stated at the
end of a fable
mortal
sure to die at some point; causing death; of human beings;being that
is certain to die; a human being
mort
death