Chapter 1
1. The zodiac is used by astrologers to help calculate the influence of the planets on people’s lives.
2. It is a haphazard timetable. Sometimes lessons happen, sometimes they don’t.
3. No man was allowed to infringe on the livelihood of his neighbor.
4. The scents of the flowers were wafted to us by the breeze.
5. The poor man’s clothes were so ragged that they could not be repaired any more.
6. The machinery had been wrecked so efficiently that the police were sure it was a case of sabotage.
7. The actor amused the audience by mimicking some well-known people.
8. The speaker tantalized us with tales of exotic lands and buried treasure.
9. I assure you there was no ulterior motive in my suggestion.
10. Government loans have been the salvation of several shaky business companies.
11. The hunter kept the lion’s skin and head as trophies (trophy).
12. We saw the canoe overturn, throwing its passengers into the water.
13. He has been drinking alcohol so heavily that his death severely affected and got his quietus alcoholically.
14. The orphanage is just one of her philanthropic causes.
15. After a period of probation, a novice becomes a nun.
16. Despite his wealth and position, he has an unassuming personality.
17. The island is maintained as a sanctuary for engendered species.
18. If you adulterate something, such as food or drink, you reduce its quality or make it weaker, for example
by adding water to it.
19. A barbecue is a grill on which meat, fish, and other foods are cooked over hot charcoal, usually out of
doors.
20. The picket warned the sleeping troops that the enemy was creeping near.
21. When you are suffering from measles you have red spots on your skin and you feel as if you have a cold.
22. Their business was war, murder, pillage and rape.
23. He was brought before the tribunal for trial.
24. The guests, have eaten until they were satiated, now listened inattentively to the speakers.
25. If you spill hot liquid on your skin it will scald you.
26. The meeting took on a different posture after his moving speech.
27. While she had the fever, she raved for hours.
28. The mice scampered when the cat came.
29. Many animals display maternal instincts only while their offspring are young and helpless.
30. On August 18th the president announced a general amnesty for political exiles.
31. She lived on the yonder (farther) side of the valley.
32. The old couple lived in abject (complete) poverty.
33. Larry was so absorbed (engrossed) in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
34. His grandfather used to be an admiral (a top naval officer).
35. She distributed gifts in a bountiful (generous) and gracious manner.
36. I have just had a long bout (period) of house cleaning.
37. The girls braided (plaited) their hair with flowers.
38. They got in quite a brawl (fight).
39. Her brazen (insolent) contempt for authority angered the officials.
40. After the storm the lake returned to its usual calm (placid) state.
41. Charles was in no position to make a judicious (wise) decision.
42. This wood is too wet to kindle (burn).
43. The politician promised to be candid (open and frank), but we wondered.
44. The lambs capered (skipped) about in the meadow.
45. There was a caption (title) underneath the photograph.
46. She is the most faultless (impeccable) person in the group.
47. The waiter fawned on (sought favor from) the rich customers in hopes of a large tip.
48. Not wishing to attend the dance, Marie feigned (disguised) illness.
49. He is one of the young lady’s fervent (ardent) admirers.
50. Huey Long’s denunciations of the federal government were often inspired by the fervor (zeal) of his
listeners.
51. Fidelity (faithfulness) is a quality of character that is admired by most people.
52. The police will make every effort to capture the fiend (wicked person) who murdered the children.
53. We found a hamlet (small village) in the deep forest with only six families.
54. The rising prices are harassing (worrying) the manufacturers and the customers.
55. He is always harping on (talking tiresomely about) lack of opportunity.
56. Because the details of the project were rather hazy (vague), we decided to reject the proposal.
57. If Mr. Jones had known that she was a criminal, he would never have aided or helped (abetted) her in any
way.
58. In front of the house is a small lake hemmed in (surrounded) by thick leafy trees.
59. He refused to see anyone and remained a hermit (recluse) all his life.
60. She wants to hitch (connect) her trailer to your car.
61. Does he love his wealthy mother or only pretend to for mercenary (selfish) reasons?
62. Pick up that mess (clutter) of dirty clothes and have them washed.
63. His joke caused mirth (laughter) in the audience.
64. A person’s miscellaneous (varied minor) expenses include stamps and haircuts.
65. With a little care you could have avoided the mishap (accident).
66. He ushered (guided) me to my seat at once.
67. In winter, many homeless vagabonds (wanderers) prefer to live in prison rather than to live in the open.
68. Confucius is considered the greatest of the ancient Chinese sages (philosophy).
69. A concert was given in the saloon (bar-room) of the ship.
70. Typically, ocean reefs teem with (swarm with) fish.
71. The colleges all have well-kept verdant lawns.
72. One-piece swimming costumes are more fashionable than bikinis this year.
73. To be a good manager, you must know how to devolve responsibility downwards.
74. The whole country had tried to efface the memory of the old dictatorship.
75. She swiveled her chair round and stared out across the back lawn.
76. He tried to console her, but she kept saying it was all her own fault.
77. For breakfast I have porridge made with water, to which I add raisins.
78. The stream glinted in the moonlight.
79. I was just cogitating (cogitate) upon the meaning of life.
80. Several famous alumni have agreed to help raise money for the school’s restoration fund.
81. In fairy stories, elves (elf) are small magical beings who play tricks on people.
82. She puts a piece of plastic tubing in her mouth and starts siphoning gas from a huge metal drum.
83. Three planes were standing on the tarmac.
84. The vegetable curry is served with rice and lentils.
85. The car pulled up too fast and skidded on the dusty shoulder of the road.
86. Pantomime is an amusing musical play, and it also used to mean mime.
87. All the parts have been taken from stock but they need to be invoiced before shipping.
