Vocabulary in Pictures

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Vocabulary in Pictures

• Unit 5

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Most people support altruistic programs to help
the less fortunate of the world.
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The taxi drivers hoped the threat of a long
strike would force management to assent to their
demands.
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Johnny hoped that he would gain Susies assent to
go on date, but she refused.
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Oprah Winfrey proved she is a benefactor for the
children around the world when she opened a
leadership school for girls in Africa.
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It was very chivalrous of him to open the door
for his date.
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Carlson shooting Candys dog was actually an act
of clemency.
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Many children in Africa are starving because of a
dearth of food.
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Many diffident men have lost their beloveds to a
bolder rival.
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There was a discrepancy in the judges choice for
who should be named the winner, so they gave all
four women crowns.
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When Columbus embarked on his journey many people
thought he was a fool.
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As we get older we find that some things that
were once difficult are now facile.
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Even though the dog was small, its indomitable
attitude kept other animals from bothering it.
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Although some people appear to be infallible, no
one is perfect.
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It is very slow and difficult work to plod
through snow.
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Onions emit a very pungent aroma that causes most
peoples eyes to water.
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When I am remiss in doing daily chores, I have to
spend a big part of the weekend catching up.
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After a day of hard work, nothing is better than
taking a long repose in a hammock.
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The dog and the baby repose together on the floor.
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The coach showed a lot of temerity in arguing
with the umpire, knowing it could get him ejected.
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Dogs with truculent dispositions are usually not
adopted as quickly as those who are more gentle.
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The photographer was able to capture the
unfeigned emotion of the children in her pictures.
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In Of Mice and Men, Curley is the most virulent
character, and the reader wonders if he has any
positive characteristics.