AM” stands for the Latin phrase Ante Meridiem —which means “before noon”—and “PM” stands for Post Meridiem : “after noon.”

If it is 12:00 a.m., then it is midnight. If it is 12:00 p.m., then it is noon. You can use either lower or upper case letters for A.M., a.m., P.M., p.m. and you can even leave out the punctuation.

What is the difference between alumnus and alumna?

We used to have “alumnus” (male singular), “alumni” (male plural), “alumna” (female singular) and “alumnae” (female plural)

“Etc.” is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase et cetera, meaning “and the rest.” (Et means “and” in French too.)

Just say “et cetera” out loud to yourself to remind yourself of the correct order of the “T” and “C.” Also to be avoided is the common mispronunciation “excetera.” “And etc.” is a redundancy.

‘Ad hoc’ is a Latin phrase which means ‘arranged for a particular purpose’; informal
An ad hoc committee meeting.

(‘S’ is silent in this word)
Well suited; relevant
His comment is very much apropos.
‘Apropos of’ means ‘with reference to’

In Latin ‘pro’ means for and ‘contra’ means against.
Cardinal number, ordinal number
Cardinal numbers : one, two, three, four ……..
Ordinal numbers : First, second, third, fourth……………

These words do not exist in English language. These are part of ‘Indian English’
The right words to be used are ‘brother-in-law, sister-in-law’.

Celebration of a special anniversary of some event e.g. a wedding

25 th year - Silver Jubilee
30 th year - Pearl Jubilee
40 th year - Ruby Jubilee
50 th year - Golden Jubilee
60 th year - Diamond Jubilee

Wedding refers to the marriage ceremony. is a marriage ceremony which is held in church or a registry office and also includes the party or special meal which follows the ceremony. All of this usually happens on your wedding day. I want to invite all my friends to my wedding.

Marriage means ‘state of being married’. Marriage describes the relationship between husband and wife or the state of being married: If you marry someone, that person becomes your husband or wife and we use the verb marry in preference to wed normally.

They enjoyed a long and happy marriage

In Latin alias means ‘at another time’. In English, it means ‘name by which a person is called on other occasions’. My friend has several aliases.
Envelope is noun. The verb drops ‘e’ at the end ‘envelop’

Everyday(single word) is used as an adjective like everyday conversation, everyday activities.
I go to his house every day.
What is the meaning of ‘gent’?
Colloquial abbreviation of gentlemen. In Britain, colloquially ‘Gents’ means public toilet for men.

We hire cars, taxis, buses and boats.
We rent houses, rooms, etc

Hire is short term. Rent is long term. We hire a hall for a reception but rent a flat.
ie / eg (it is not i.e.)
‘ie’ stands for the Latin term ‘ id est’, meaning ‘ that is’. This must be used when you explain something.
eg is the short form of ‘exempli gratia’

If you give just examples, then ‘eg’ can be used.

Plural form is ‘mothers-in-law, sisters-in-law’. But you can say ‘my sister lives with her in-laws’.
Is it right to call a person ‘mental’ if he/she acts funny?
The meaning is ‘of or in the mind’. Referring to someone as crazy is not the right use of the word.

Lady is a courtesy term. It can be used only in plural when addressed directly eg ‘ladies and gentlemen’. It would be impolite to call a woman ‘lady’. ‘Madam’ is the right word.
Woman is used to indicate sex. Woman teacher, woman doctor.

When we ask someone to know of their whereabouts, we ask ‘Where are you?’

If you don’t find someone for a long time and then meets him you ask ‘Where have you been?

‘Messrs’ is the plural of Mr before a list of men’s names.
Messrs John, Sam and Krish. It is also used before names of business firms. Messers J John & Co.

The primary differences are the length, the content and the purpose.

A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. A goal of resume writing is to be brief and concise .

A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.

This word has two functions. When you use it as a verb, it means ‘go on after stopping for a time’.
When you use it as a noun, you pronounce it as ‘resumei’. This word means ‘summary’.

Repondez S’il Vous Plait – French
‘Please Respond’

Riprequiescat In Pace

May He Rest In Peace

Curriculum Vitae –Latin

Curriculum Vi:tai

Versus - aganist

Viz –Namely

Videlicet

fair-haired
This is the only adjective in English which agrees in gender with the person it modifies: blond is for a man and blonde for a woman. Note that these can also be nouns.

Good trip-
English has "Have a good trip," but Bon voyage is more elegant.

state blow-Overthrow of the government.

Critique
Critical judgment-
Critique is an adjective and noun in French, but a noun and verb in English; it refers to a critical review of something or the act of performing such a review.

In English, refers to the day's first showing of a movie or play. Can also refer to a midday romp with one's lover.

Par excellence-
By excellence-Quintessential, preeminent, the best of the best.

In French, this refers to a date or an appointment (literally, it is the verb se rendre - to go - in the imperative)
In English, we can use it as a noun or a verb (let's rendez-vous at 8pm).

‘Respond please’
This abbreviation stands for Répondez, s'il vous plaît, which means that "Please RSVP" is redundant.

Literally, “that is.”

Usually abbreviated ‘i.e.’ and often confused with ‘e.g.’

Example: “She won the race, i.e., she crossed the finish line first.”

The decision whether to use ‘i.e.,’ or ‘e.g.’ should be based on whether “that is” or “for example” is what is wanted in the sentence.