Ambiguous to
Virtuoso
I was fortunate that even though my
parents divorced, they were able to
maintain an amiable relationship.
 We were surprised by the parents’ crass behavior at the
hockey game.
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It was hard to follow his discursive comments; at one
point he was blaming the president and at another time
he was talking about Hitler.
Some people find dogs to be more docile as pets than cats
are.
My older brother had been estranged from the family for
years; therefore, it was a surprise to hear from him by email.
After a long, protracted trial, the innocent man was finally
exonerated following the introduction of DNA evidence.
Many people complain these days of the gratuitous sex and
violence found on prime time television.
Some have hypothesized that global warming is a direct
correlation of our dependence on fossil fuels (oil, coal,
and natural gas .
The Egyptian government underestimated the public’s
indignation and stamina during the protest.
The tension induced by the large, diverse gathering erupted
in chaos.
When we try to get our golden retriever to go in his crate, he
is intractable.
Students who take time to write and read are often more
introspective and as a result they make better problem
solvers.
The medicine made my father-in-law more lucid after his
stroke.
I wish I could be as meticulous about cleaning my car as I am
about cleaning my house.
Albert Camus ‘ novel The Stranger is a classic story about a
misanthrope who kills a man and feels no regret.
•The benevolent philanthropist presented the munificent gift
of a full-ride scholarship to the high school graduate.
•Oprah’s gift of a car to everyone in the audience was
munificent.
With all the available information on the computer, many
students plagiarize material without realizing it.
The ostentatious wedding included a
proliferation of profuse f lower arrangements
that overwhelmed the simple church.
He was becoming a recluse, often avoiding people and
spending days alone in his messy house with the overgrown
lawn.
Many of Chaucer’s pilgrim characters were sated with ale
before telling their tales.
Alcohol has a stupefying effect on a person, and can make
driving safely nearly impossible.
I did not approve of her terse reply---I’d much rather she call
me when she had time to chat.
Many of the developments in Ashburn cater to transient
families who relocate frequently for jobs.
She loved and practiced the trumpet so much that many
considered her a virtuoso.