ecstasy
assuage
amateur
exquisite
identical
schedule
obeisance
subpœna
hypocrite
efficiency
transient
veterinary
hemorrhage
eccentricity
pretext
optical
warily
mirage
illusion
cymbals
humane
chemise
embezzle
primitive
semaphore
crucifixion
inseparable
sauer-kraut
Has he the remedies requisite to assuage the stevedore's hemorrhage?
A subpœna cut short the amateur's ecstasy. These concise schedules
are not identical. A mirage is a transient optical illusion. No
allusion was made to the veterinary's apostasy, but his eccentricity
is plain. The mace is a symbol of authority. His offer to play
the cymbals was merely a pretext for soliciting alms. An eminent
physician was most humane in prescribing for the wretch, who was in
imminent danger. Sea-sickness induced violent retching. The secretary
has a record of the ayes and noes.
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igneous
ligneous
beauteous
cutaneous
miscellaneous
gorgeous
courageous
outrageous
advantageous
simultaneous
galleon
dudgeon
bludgeon
puncheon
chameleon
assassin
suzerain
eruption
accordion
ingredient
Granite is an igneous rock. Sailing in the gorgeous sunset,
the galleon was a beauteous sight. The editor found the use of
miscellaneous items very advantageous. The suzerain was in high
dudgeon at the outrageous conduct of subordinates. Cutaneous
eruptions are cured by balms. The two courageous firemen emerged
from the ruins almost simultaneously. The assassin used a heavy
bludgeon. The chameleon was drowned in a puncheon. The metal box has
a ligneous appearance. In accordions the tones are generated by means
of metallic reeds. What are the ingredients in the mixture?
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vexatious
rebellious
fastidious
contagious
mysterious
ingenious
illustrious
salubrious
amphibious
ignominious
plebeian
meridian
tragedian
equestrian
grammarian
jonquil
hygiene
anatomy
cyclamen
hysterics
People so fastidious about appearances are most vexatious. An
ingenious physician proved the disease to be contagious. The
illustrious tragedian died at the meridian of his glory. Many
amphibious animals live in salubrious climates. The grammarian
preserved a mysterious silence. The oppressive laws enacted by the
nobles made the plebeians rebellious. The equestrian performance in
the circus was an ignominious failure. The cyclamen and jonquil bloom
profusely. Hygiene was substituted for anatomy. A frenzy of grief
induced hysterics. Nicotine from tobacco is highly poisonous.
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spirituous
impetuous
sumptuous
ambiguous
contiguous
superfluous
conspicuous
tempestuous
promiscuous
contemptuous
pavilion
cotillion
vermilion
postillion
contagion
crochet
croquet
furlough
insomnia
barricade
A free use of spirituous liquors was once believed to prevent
contagion. Contemptuous treatment often gives rise to tempestuous
scenes. Contiguous to the infirmary is a barricade. A promiscuous
crowd danced a cotillion. Conspicuous among these by his vermilion
necktie, was the postillion. Later, a sumptuous banquet was served
in the pavilion with scrupulous care. The use of superfluous phrases
renders his meaning ambiguous. Is he apt to be crotchety when playing
croquet? The ensign's furlough was curtailed. Laudanum should not be
used for insomnia.
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mucous
ludicrous
dexterous
garrulous
tremulous
scurrilous
unanimous
marvellous
anonymous
omnivorous
routine
aquiline
crinoline
guillotine
tambourine
courier
missive
attorney
intercede
restaurant
Fishwives are noted for scurrilous language. Viewed merely as a
literary work, the Bible is a marvellous volume. The attorney was
tremulous when interceding with the jury. The restaurant waiter
is garrulous. A courier received an anonymous missive. Mucous
expectorations contribute to spread disease. The guillotine is so
named from its introducer. A swarthy gypsy maiden played a tambourine
dexterously. Stylish ladies may resume the wearing of crinoline. The
bugler has an aquiline nose and a ludicrous squint. I found solace in
the routine of daily duties. Swine are omnivorous feeders. The vote
for the aqueduct was unanimous.
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melee
decree
refugee
matinee
employee
pedigree
fricassee
guarantee
mortgagee
chimpanzee
baptism
witticism
fanaticism
hypnotism
rheumatism
fraught
symptom
foreclosure
marchioness
pianoforte
He guarantees seats for the matinee at the theatre. The chimpanzee's
appearance is uncouth. A forlorn refugee evinces symptoms of chronic
rheumatism. Judgment and witticism are often at strife. Cæsar issued
a decree to his subjects to be enrolled. The chicken fricassee was
insipid. Several instances of lunacy have developed from fanaticism.
Four weeks' notice of foreclosure was issued by the mortgagee. I
enquire into no man's pedigree. Hypnotism is fraught with danger. The
marchioness is bountiful towards her employees.