English Sentences Flashcards
Culminate
The day will culminate with a presentation to members of Parliament.
The series of topics will culminate in an exhibition later in the year.
Above the general level of the plateau rise bare ranges of mountains, which run from north to south at an altitude of 8000-12000 ft, and culminate in Arafat,17000 ft.
The woodcarving symposium will culminate on the 30th with a closing ceremony.
Call people in the US and unleash long, angry tirades that culminate in me screaming.
Obstreperous
He becomes obstreperous when he’s had a few drinks.
The boy is cocky and obstreperous.
An obstreperous crowd protested the government’s immigration policy.
The largest economy in Europe has been a reluctant and frequently obstreperous backer of the bailouts of Greece and Ireland.
It was quite an obstreperous argument.
Idyllic
It is an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting.
Last year, for instance, my boyfriend and I spent an idyllic ten days in Marrakesh.
He had an idyllic childhood.
Craig Park enjoys an idyllic rural setting in unspoiled countryside.
We began the first day with an hour long pony trek along the idyllic hills of Devon.
Ameliorate
She wanted to ameliorate the situation.
A solution to ameliorate the negative impact of these areas is needed.
There are several reasons why zinc may help to ameliorate the symptoms of common cold.
This strategy can also ameliorate problems with potential hackers.
The proposal’s goal was to ameliorate the effects of traffic— the wider the channel the better.
Diaphanous
She wore a flowing, diaphanous gown and had long, wavy hair.
Warm vibrant colours and the use of diaphanous light are also used to create a lifelike effect.
The tower itself is a serious of platforms swooping in odd, diaphanous shapes , quite similar to clouds.
They had pitched tents, some in motley, some in diaphanous silks.
Her palm was pale, almost diaphanous,and he could see the greenish criss-cross of her veins.
Sagacious
They were sagacious enough to avoid any outright confrontation.
He’s buzzing with ideas, opinions and sagacious thoughts.
Wise and full of insight, the sagacious leader would live on to better the world.
My father was a sagacious judge of character: he could spot a phony a mile away.
Mary is a sagacious leader who always considers the long–term consequences of her decisions.
Assiduity
It depends on the zeal, the assiduity, or the nervousness of the individual.
During the first 3 or 4 years he spoke little, but devoted himself with assiduity to mastering parliamentary forms and the business of the house.
The tact, assiduity and dignity with which he guided the deliberations of the council made him popular with its members.
The assiduity with which he could wear down his opponents was uncanny.
The little creature seemed sensible of their assiduities, but it was woefully overpowered by sickness.
Indolent
The natives were allowed to live the indolent life of the tropics.
Cats are indolent creatures.
Being a rather indolent person, that suits me just fine.
Peter was determined to tear his son away from a life of indolent ease.
Indeed for many men, prostate cancer in a relatively indolent disease.
Proscribe
You can’t proscribe any expression of love for the team.
In some cultures surgery is proscribed.
Most states have laws that proscribe texting while driving.
About this date occurs the legend of a list of hundreds of heretics,whom the clergy asked James to proscribe.
Strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces.
Juxtapose
Black and white photos of slums were starkly juxtaposed with colour images.
By looking at my old diary, I can juxtapose my past with my current life.
The display juxtaposed images of from serious and popular art.
The interior designer likes to juxtapose light furniture against dark floors to create a dramatic contrast.
Immediate reactions from the day were juxtaposed with interviews conducted after the event.
Retard
Our progress was retarded by unseen difficulties.
The chemical will retard the spread of fire.
Continuing violence will retard negotiations over the country’s future.
The roughness of the surface of the cavity serves to retard it.
I was in retard of them in real knowledge.
Edify
Rachel had edified their childhood with frequent readings from Belloc.
He did not pronounce windy orations about things that do not concern or edify them.
They tried to edify the child with music.
No one would claim that the film is morally edifying.
Although his purpose was to edify and not to entertain his audience, many of his listeners were rather amused than enlightened.
Facile
This problem needs more than just a facile solution.
He is a wonderfully facile writer.
At first thought, linking soul music with food may seem like a peculiar, if slightly facile, connection.
They can guzzle champagne till it runs from their ears, and become facile to the point of dumbness.
He has a facile hand when it comes to texting.
Malevolent
I saw the glint of dark, malevolent eyes in the darkness.
Gossip is hurtful and mean, and cannot be described as anything but malevolent.
The antagonist of this new novel is one of the most twisted, malevolent villains I’ve ever read about.
Can simple coincidence explain these developments, or are more malevolent forces at work?
She shot a malevolent look at her companion.
Scrupulous
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail.
She’s too scrupulous to have an affair with a married man.
The town is remarkable for its ordered, regular life and itsscrupulouscleanliness.
However, he is not particularlyscrupulousabout who he sells his information to.
Every request has to be judged carefully, and that we are doing withscrupulousfairness.
Persevere
When Grey attempted
toperseverewith his scheme he was recalled.
Although he seems a rather irritable fellow, I am willing toperseverewith him for your sake, my dear lady.
They and the writers have seen to it topersevereand keep the series going, no matter the criticism.
She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.
Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.
Vindicate
Hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict.
More sober views were vindicated by events.
These discoveries vindicate their theory.
My fear of losing control was totally vindicated by going to the hospital.
She felt vindicated by the color that stained his dark cheeks.
Wane
About half-past eight the combat began to wane, and the last shots were fired at 10.
As the days grew shorter, the sunlight began to wane, casting a soft glow on the evening landscape.
The moon’s brightness started to wane, signalling the approach of a new lunar phase.
The popularity of the trend began to wane as new and more exciting styles emerged in the fashion scene.
Pernicious
The pernicious effects of smoking on one’s health are well documented.
Rumours can be pernicious, causing harm to relationships and reputations.
The invasive species had a pernicious impact on the local ecosystem, displacing native flora and fauna.
Ignoring early signs of a pernicious problem often results in more significant challenges down the road.
The pernicious influence of extremist ideologies can lead to social unrest and conflict.
Amalgamate
The chef decided to amalgamate different culinary traditions, creating a unique and innovative menu.
In an effort to improve efficiency, the two companies decided to amalgamate their operations and resources.
The artist sought to amalgamate contrasting colours and textures in the creation of a visually striking masterpiece.
The committee proposed to amalgamate various community programs to streamline their impact and reach.
The research team aimed to amalgamate data from different sources to provide a comprehensive analysis of the issue at hand.
