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Can you name five foreign words that English has borrowed from other languages?

Here are five foreign words that English has borrowed from other languages:

1. Ciao (Italian) - A casual greeting or farewell, meaning "hello" or "goodbye."

2. Rendezvous (French) - A meeting, especially one that is secret or romantic.

3. Schadenfreude (German) - The pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

4. Sushi (Japanese) - A Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with seafood, vegetables, or eggs.

5. Quixotic (Spanish) - Idealistic and unrealistic; impractical.

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