Vocabulary List #10-Sentences

Vocabulary Word List #10


1.) "Ducks have an affinity for water; that is, they like to be in it."
2.) "The amenities at the hotel include a swimming pool, spa and golf course."
3.) "Though they are twins, Erin and Erika are the antithesis of each other. Erin is outgoing and vocal, while Erika is introverted and reserved."
4.) "A covert military operation is one the public knows nothing about."
5.) “A woman who works in the home, whether a housewife or maid, is often referred to as a domestic engineer."
6.) “Little Joey followed in his older brother's athletic affiliations in the hopes that he would emulate his success."
7.) “Jerry Springer was considered an inept dancer; he often stomped on his partner's feet. Though, Jerry was still adored by his fans."
8.) "Dave was integral to the organization; it could never have gotten along without him."
9.) "At the end of the semester, the students were inundated with extraordinary amounts of work, and many required a lot of caffeine to stay awake and maintain focus.
10.) "Clarence had no business skills, so he was counting on nepotism when he married the boss's daughter."
11.) "Jimmy Hoffa, Scott Peterson, and Jack the Ripper are all notorious for their malevolent acts.
12.) "A parent gives a pacifier to pacify a baby."
13.) "People who participate in community service are engaging in philanthropy, so they should feel good about their efforts."
14.) "It is considered propriety to see a man open a door for a woman; if he doesn't, then he is deemed discourteous."
15.) "If your love is not reciprocal, then it is not a two-way street. You deserve someone who loves you the same way you love him/her."
16.) "We were given so little room to write our essays on the exam that we were forced to keep our writing succinct."
17.) "We knew the warm weather in December was transient, so we enjoyed it as much as possible before the cold, frigid air sets in."
18.) "The new nursery school students were filled with trepidation on their first day; they were not ready to leave the safe comfort of home."
19.) "The children believed that their mother's new boyfriend had usurped their real father's place in their family."
20.) "The woman's simple black dress was so versatile--it could be worn to an elegant restaurant or to a trendy nightclub."
21.) "Hillary Clinton seems to be a viable candidate for president in 2008 because she has been a very successful senator and former first lady."
22.) "There was voluminous press coverage on the unarmed man who was shot 50 times."
23.) "The application fee can be waived if you provide proper documentation revealing your family's income is below standards."
24.) "He got up at 6am in the summers because he was wont to that routine during the school year."
25.) "I was too nice to tell Nelly that she had reached the absolute zenith of her career with that one hit of hers."