anachronism - a person/thing that is chronologically out of date
droll - having a humourous whimsical quality
quis custodiet ipsos custodes - latin for who guards the guards
Bennite solution - a term referring to a radical left wing approach to solving a problem. Coined after Tony Benn a radical leftist MP.
primus inter pares - laing for first among equals
sticky wicket - unfavourable situation
decorous - characterized by show of decorum
tautology - needless repetition of an idea
sublime - to elevate/exalt in honour
fawning - to court favour by flattery
servility - slavish/submissive
quid pro quo - lating for something for something
fob - deceive

"I recommend that we set up an interdepartmental committee with fairly broad terms of reference so that at the end of the day we would be in a position to think through all the implications and take a decision based on long-term considerations rather than rush prematurely into precipitate and possibly ill-conceived action that might well have unforeseen repercussions."
- Sir Humphry Appleby, Yes Minister - Doing the honours.