hygiene
plebeian
furlough
symptom
guillotine
beauteous
guarantee
assassin
witticism
tragedian
dexterous
marvellous
rheumatism
equestrienne
auricle
palisade
Jehovah
opossum
abstinence
vindictive
hallelujah
philopena
variegated
diaphragm
somersault
œsophagus
appropriate
sarsaparilla
The attorney interceded to save the tragedian's assassin from the
guillotine. The observance of hygiene alleviated all symptoms of
hysterics or rheumatism. The prophets of old were persecuted. A
sergeant prosecuted his search for recruits for his regiment. The
athlete observes a strict abstinence as to fricassees and spirituous
liquors. The beauteous and dexterous equestrienne is marvellously
fastidious. I have studied about the auricles of the heart, the
œsophagus, and the diaphragm. "The oracles are dumb." Though of
plebeian origin his witticisms guaranteed him a place at court.
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friction
abolition
cessation
discretion
laceration
repetition
extinction
exhaustion
conciliation
exaggeration
typhus
fungus
octopus
humerus
hippopotamus
bunion
species
ultimate
epidermis
chilblain
Oiling a machine lessens friction. Moulds are a species of fungus
growth. "Discretion is the better part of valor." Repetition
induces a habit. Exaggeration is frequently due to a too lively
imagination. I dislocated my humerus; there was also a laceration of
the epidermis. The abolition of slavery led to the American Civil
War. The ultimate extinction of the hippopotamus is probable. Typhus
fever is accompanied by great exhaustion. The Board of Conciliation
effected a cessation of hostilities. The octopus has attained
notoriety from tales of its ferocity. Bunions and chilblains are
annoying.
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calibre
accoutre
mediocre
fracture
stricture
massacre
saltpetre
sepulchre
manœuvre
reconnoitre
inscription
specification
stupefaction
annunciation
conflagration
curfew
suture
ligament
decipher
carbine
Saltpetre is used in curing bacon. Scouts were detailed to
reconnoitre. Is the inscription on the pendant decipherable? Every
manœuvre of the battalion was exact. There were frequent massacres of
the pioneers by the Indians. A stricture of the intestines made an
operation necessary. Christ's sepulchre was rock-hewn. The militia
are accoutred with carbines of small calibre. The sexton gave a
minute description of the conflagration. Orchids grew in the fissures
of the cliff. The niche is occupied by a handsome statue. He sells
dentists' forceps. Stupefaction was due to his inhaling gas. The
apostles made annunciation of the gospel. "The curfew tolls the knell
of parting day." The sutures of the skull are not tied by ligaments.
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allusion
incision
precision
ascension
dissension
pretension
oppression
suppression
intercession
condescension
indigo
portico
sirocco
stiletto
armadillo
Messiah
Israelite
wielding
subjugate
quadruped
In surgery precision is essential in making incisions. The
oppression of Christians began after Christ's ascension. The author
has pretensions to elegance of diction. Suppression of feeling
strengthens character. The portico is of Roman style. The Queen's
intercession secured a reprieve. The sirocco poisons the atmosphere.
Condescension is a noble quality. Indigo is a permanent dye. The
assassin was proficient in wielding a stiletto. Our geography has an
allusion to the armadillo. There were lively dissensions among the
Israelites regarding the expected Messiah.
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minuet
minaret
parapet
clarionet
flageolet
gazette
coquette
etiquette
quartette
mignonette
plateau
tableau
chateau
trousseau
portmanteau
capsule
quinine
discern
specialty
parachute
Her trousseau was conveyed in a portmanteau. A recent issue of the
gazette describes the count's chateau. The coquette is an adept
in dancing the minuet. The graceful minaret was readily discerned
from the height of the plateau. A series of tableaux was a complete
hoax. The best instruments in the quartette were the clarionet and
the flageolet. Does etiquette permit ladies to promenade on the
parapet? The florist makes a specialty of mignonette. Take quinine
in capsules. I descended in a parachute, swinging on a trapeze. The
accounts of the diocese show a deficit. His post at the union depot
is a sinecure. Buy sachet powder.
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alleviate
castigate
eliminate
exhilarate
capitulate
fluctuate
accumulate
concentrate
approximate
contaminate
quiz
baize
azure
cozen
chintz
osier
crosier
malign
benign
arraign
vizier
epicure
macaroni
benevolence
Archbishop
He could neither malign nor cozen the judge. His benign countenance
indicates benevolence. Ski-ing is exhilarating. A deacon bore the
Archbishop's crosier. Censure arraigns both private motives and
public actions. The sky was vested in azure. The price of baize
and chintz fluctuates. The vizier concentrated his troops, and the
besieged garrison capitulated. The ringleaders were castigated,
but the sufferings of the troops were alleviated. Accumulate
knowledge rather than wealth. The epicure disdains macaroni. Give an
approximate estimate of the cost. Simplicity should not be imposed
upon, nor virtue contaminated.