As a paragon of purity, a nun would never dress inappropriately.
The editors of the magazine described the supermodel as a paragon of beauty.
When talking to the class, the teacher described John’s essay as a paragon that everyone should strive to reproduce.
The minister of my church is viewed as a paragon of virtue.
Since I am in poor health, I am not a paragon of wellness.
Mark was recognized as a paragon of integrity when he returned the stolen diamond ring to its owner.
In the movie, the angel represents the paragon of goodness that will save the world.
My husband is a paragon of patience who never complains about sitting for hours while I try on shoes.
A paragon of punctuality, Mary is never late for an event.
The chocolate cake contained five types of chocolate and was a paragon of richness.
That vase is an absolute paragon.
In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.
They thought she was a paragon of cold case crime-fighting, but she turned out to have planted or doctored evidence in over two dozen cases.
If you want to produce a shining paragon of journalistic excellence, it will take time.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
Foreshorten Sample Sentences
The past is a giant foreshortened with his feet towards us.
A low vantage point provides the opportunity to dramatically foreshorten the dimensions of the building.
A low vantage point provides the opportunity to dramatically foreshorten the dimensions of the building.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Haruspication Sample Sentences
The diviners of the Etruscan civilization used haruspication to foretell the future.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Sinecure Sample Sentences
The king was in the habit of rewarding his loyal supporters with sinecures.
Even thought we all thought of the job as a sinecure, Jane took her position very seriously and always worked late into the evening.
Dr. Phillips will receive a nice title but will not have to do much teaching as a sinecure in our university’s history department.
Since John’s father owns the company, John has been named a sinecure in the business although he knows nothing about the firm.
The elderly man’s position as vice-president is a sinecure that only exists as a tribute for his sixty years of company service.
Even a small child could manage the role of a sinecure because it requires no actual skill or effort.
Once Frank learned about the excessive amount of work he was required to do in the company, he realized his position was not a sinecure.
Because the senior professor holds a sinecure at this college, he can pass most of his work off to the less experienced educators.
Since Ben takes pride in working hard, it is not surprising he turned down his grandfather’s offer of a sinecure at the family firm.
As Jan is not a fan of getting her hands dirty, she did not hesitate to accept the sinecure that would allow her to sit at a desk and supervise others.
In the European country, the title of king is a sinecure because the person who bears it has no official power.
With such material, his work could not be a sinecure.
Though his position was little more than a sinecure, he still felt proud.
His new job with his father was a lifetime sinecure.
Even thought we all thought of the job as a sinecure, Jane took her position very seriously and always worked late into the evening.
Dr. Phillips will receive a nice title but will not have to do much teaching as a sinecure in our university’s history department.
Since John’s father owns the company, John has been named a sinecure in the business although he knows nothing about the firm.
The elderly man’s position as vice-president is a sinecure that only exists as a tribute for his sixty years of company service.
Even a small child could manage the role of a sinecure because it requires no actual skill or effort.
Once Frank learned about the excessive amount of work he was required to do in the company, he realized his position was not a sinecure.
Because the senior professor holds a sinecure at this college, he can pass most of his work off to the less experienced educators.
Since Ben takes pride in working hard, it is not surprising he turned down his grandfather’s offer of a sinecure at the family firm.
As Jan is not a fan of getting her hands dirty, she did not hesitate to accept the sinecure that would allow her to sit at a desk and supervise others.
In the European country, the title of king is a sinecure because the person who bears it has no official power.
With such material, his work could not be a sinecure.
Though his position was little more than a sinecure, he still felt proud.
His new job with his father was a lifetime sinecure.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Convivial Sample Sentences
Being known as a convivial host, he is always invited in every important social gatherings by the elites.
I should get ready for the convivial gathering I will attend this evening.
Carl was a convivial party host who made everyone feel at home.
If you cannot be convivial, then you should not invite people over for dinner.
A letter through the mail is so much more convivial than an online post or text.
Since I removed the modern furnishings from my dining room, the area looks more warm and convivial.
The welcome mat on my front porch is a convivial item that greets all my houseguests.
Although I was the new girl in class, I was not anxious because all my classmates were so convivial to me.
John’s eyes are bright and sparkly whenever he is in a convivial mood.
Even though churches are supposed to be welcoming places of worship, the church near my apartment building is not convivial to new members.
My sister acted convivial to the mechanic so he would not charge a high price for her car maintenance.
If you were more convivial to your employees, they would probably stop quitting their jobs.
There was a convivial atmosphere at the college reunion.
They spent a convivial evening at the party.
Despite the convivial atmosphere however, I felt unable to get into the festive spirit.
There's no room for somber thoughts on convivial occasions such as fiestas, weddings, and reunions.
The family was a convivial one, often taking tours and trips with their friends.
I should get ready for the convivial gathering I will attend this evening.
Carl was a convivial party host who made everyone feel at home.
If you cannot be convivial, then you should not invite people over for dinner.
A letter through the mail is so much more convivial than an online post or text.
Since I removed the modern furnishings from my dining room, the area looks more warm and convivial.
The welcome mat on my front porch is a convivial item that greets all my houseguests.
Although I was the new girl in class, I was not anxious because all my classmates were so convivial to me.
John’s eyes are bright and sparkly whenever he is in a convivial mood.
Even though churches are supposed to be welcoming places of worship, the church near my apartment building is not convivial to new members.
My sister acted convivial to the mechanic so he would not charge a high price for her car maintenance.
If you were more convivial to your employees, they would probably stop quitting their jobs.
There was a convivial atmosphere at the college reunion.
They spent a convivial evening at the party.
Despite the convivial atmosphere however, I felt unable to get into the festive spirit.
There's no room for somber thoughts on convivial occasions such as fiestas, weddings, and reunions.
The family was a convivial one, often taking tours and trips with their friends.
Vapid Sample Sentences
Songs with vapid lyrics will most likely be ignored and not gain popularity.
I kind of think that my old unmarried aunt is a vapid woman.
To me, baseball is a vapid sport that quickly puts me to sleep.
Although the actress was nominated for several awards, she was still criticized for her vapid portrayal of the world leader.
The vapid entertainment did not hold the children’s attention.
Because we did nothing but sit in the hotel room, our vacation was vapid and uninteresting.
For a teenage girl, there is nothing more vapid than having your mom participate in your sleepover.
Nathan was not impressed by the vapid cartoons his little brother enjoyed watching.
Because Carol was heavily medicated, all of her responses were vapid.
The vapid lecture seemed to go on for days.
Since Bill was nervous, his first standup routine was confusing and vapid.
Even though it lacked a great deal of color, the picture on the wall was not vapid.
She gave me a vapid look as I attempted to make small talk with her.
Their vapid grinning and nonchalant nodding of heads told me that they were not really listening to what I was saying.
She has succumbed to a vapid lifestyle after the death of her husband.
If she continues to talk to him in that vapid tone of hers, he is likely to reach his limit and break up with her very soon.
Sunday afternoons are really boring because there is nothing to do except watch vapid TV shows or stupid action movies.
Sometimes, even the best of actors do the most vapid of movies and actually get away with it without tarnishing their careers.
Her vapid behavior at the party was enough let everyone along with the hosts know that she had been forced to attend.
Everybody finds it impossible to fathom how that hot girl at school possibly got involved with such a vapid nerd.
Since this juice has been kept in room temperature for so long, it has turned sour and vapid.
She can’t get along with her boyfriend’s sister because she is completely vapid, having no personality or interests of her own.
She did not take part in the vapid conversation.
Nobody wants a university to be an educational factory which turns out mindless, dull, vapid, students.
The tea was vapid and did not have a lively taste.
The city council meetings were notable for vapid discussions and proposals.
The boy had a vapid personality, and he rarely laughed.
His boredom was only intensified by the vapid lecture.
I kind of think that my old unmarried aunt is a vapid woman.
To me, baseball is a vapid sport that quickly puts me to sleep.
Although the actress was nominated for several awards, she was still criticized for her vapid portrayal of the world leader.
The vapid entertainment did not hold the children’s attention.
Because we did nothing but sit in the hotel room, our vacation was vapid and uninteresting.
For a teenage girl, there is nothing more vapid than having your mom participate in your sleepover.
Nathan was not impressed by the vapid cartoons his little brother enjoyed watching.
Because Carol was heavily medicated, all of her responses were vapid.
The vapid lecture seemed to go on for days.
Since Bill was nervous, his first standup routine was confusing and vapid.
Even though it lacked a great deal of color, the picture on the wall was not vapid.
She gave me a vapid look as I attempted to make small talk with her.
Their vapid grinning and nonchalant nodding of heads told me that they were not really listening to what I was saying.
She has succumbed to a vapid lifestyle after the death of her husband.
If she continues to talk to him in that vapid tone of hers, he is likely to reach his limit and break up with her very soon.
Sunday afternoons are really boring because there is nothing to do except watch vapid TV shows or stupid action movies.
Sometimes, even the best of actors do the most vapid of movies and actually get away with it without tarnishing their careers.
Her vapid behavior at the party was enough let everyone along with the hosts know that she had been forced to attend.
Everybody finds it impossible to fathom how that hot girl at school possibly got involved with such a vapid nerd.
Since this juice has been kept in room temperature for so long, it has turned sour and vapid.
She can’t get along with her boyfriend’s sister because she is completely vapid, having no personality or interests of her own.
She did not take part in the vapid conversation.
Nobody wants a university to be an educational factory which turns out mindless, dull, vapid, students.
The tea was vapid and did not have a lively taste.
The city council meetings were notable for vapid discussions and proposals.
The boy had a vapid personality, and he rarely laughed.
His boredom was only intensified by the vapid lecture.
EFFERVESCE Sample Sentences
Elisabeth was stoic, always holding her feelings close; and Emily was the effervescent, impulsive optimist.
Simon, who is enthusiastic and effervescent, was brimming over with excitement as he represented his idea in class.
After a few delicious braces of effervescent beers and lots of scrumptious inhaling of tobacco, I started to really take it easy.
Simon, who is enthusiastic and effervescent, was brimming over with excitement as he represented his idea in class.
After a few delicious braces of effervescent beers and lots of scrumptious inhaling of tobacco, I started to really take it easy.
Ruddy Sample Sentences
Sean's ruddy complexion was intensified after a brisk walk in the cold night air.
There is a ruddy glow in the sky.
Burley's blood rushed to his face, giving a ruddy and dark glow to his swarthy brow.
Most of the stars are white, but many are of a somewhat ruddy hue.
The figure of a thick-set man, with the ruddy brown face of robust health, was seen in the back drawing-room.
The fire cast a ruddy glow over the room.
There is a ruddy glow in the sky.
Burley's blood rushed to his face, giving a ruddy and dark glow to his swarthy brow.
Most of the stars are white, but many are of a somewhat ruddy hue.
The figure of a thick-set man, with the ruddy brown face of robust health, was seen in the back drawing-room.
The fire cast a ruddy glow over the room.
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