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After　our　quarrel；my　brother　and　I　refused　to　talk　to　each　other　until　Mother　reconciled　us。
The　mayor　has　banned　all　lawn　sprinkling　because　of　the　water　shortage。　However；　if　the　reservoirs　fill　up；he　may　relent　somewhat。
Miss　Evans　knows　that　Arthur　and　I　can’t　be　on　the　same　committee。　We’re　not　compatible。
By　bringing　up　an　unrelated　matter　you　are　not　being　consistent　with　your　previous　statement　that　we　should　stick　to　the　topic。
Disagreement
The　teacher　halted　the　altercation　by　separating　the　two　opponents　before　they　could　come　to　blows。
Our　party　hopes　to　repair　the　cleavage　in　its　ranks　so　that　it　may　present　a　united　front　in　the　coming　elections。
Billy　budd　put　an　end　to　the　discord　aboard　the　RIGHTS…OF…MAN。He　was　an　excellent　peacemaker。
Eighty　students　came　to　the　dance　but　only　seventy…four　tickets　were　collected　at　the　door。　Can　you　acomount　for　this　discrepancy？
At　the　budget　hearing；there　was　considerable　friction　between　the　supporters　and　the　opponents　of　higher　taxes。
Some　business　disputes　can　be　settled　out　of　court；others　require　litigation。
The　official　antagonized　the　leader　of　his　own　party　by　acomusing　him　of　cowardice。
The　vote　approving　the　amendment　was　far　from　unanimous；six　members　dissented。
Motorists　who　disregard　traffic　regulations　eventually　become　embroiled　with　the　law。
A　quarrel　over　an　inheritance　estranged　the　brothers　for　many　years。
When　I　left；two　neighbors　were　quarreling　noisily。　When　I　returned　an　hour　later；　they　were　still　wrangling。
It　is　doubtful　whether　anyone　can　make　peace　between　the　estranged　partners；they　have　becoem　irreconcilable。
Cynthia　is　an　independent　thinker。　Her　opinions　are　often　at　variance　with　those　of　the　rest　of　the　class。
Eating
There　is　a　shelf　in　our　kitchen　for　pepper；salt；mustard；catsup　and　other　condiments。
I　had　a　second　helping　and　would　have　taken　a　third　except　that　I　didn’t　want　to　be　considered　a　glutton。
The　hikes　were　so　hungry　that　they　devoured　the　hamburgers　as　fast　as　they　were　served。
On　a　sultry　afternoon　you　may　find　a　long　line　of　people　at　the　drinking　fountain；waiting　to　slake　their　thirst。
Never　eat　wild　mushrooms；even　though　they　look　edible。　They　may　be　poisonous。
The　watermelon　was　very　luscious。　Everyone　wanted　another　slice。
The　main　dish　had　little　flavor；but　I　made　it　palatable　by　adding　condiments。
The　steak　will　be　dry　if　you　leave　it　in　the　oven　longer。　Take　it　our　now　if　you　want　it　to　be　sucomulent。
John　would　not　be　overweight　if　he　were　not　such　a　voracious　eater。
Size　/　Quantity
After　the　test　I　thought　at　first　I　had　done　very　well；　then　quite　well；and　finally；poorly。I　ran　the　gamut　from　confidence　to　despair。
If　you　make　the　same　mistake　again；despite　all　my　warnings；I　will　not　hae　one　iota　of　sympathy　for　you。
Shopping　for　clothes　can　be　a　small　matter　for　some；but　a　problem　of　the　greatest　magnitude　for　others。
At　those　low　wages；few　will　apply　for　the　job。　Who　wants　to　work　for　a　pittance？
Our　committee　doesn’t　need　any　more　help。　We　have　superabundance　of　helpers。
Since　the　football　has　lost　air；we　shall　need　a　pump　to　inflate　it。
The　game　will　be　played　in　a　colossal　arena　with　a　seating　capacity　of　more　than　60；000。
Even　during　change　of　classes　there　is　no　crowding　because　the　halls　and　stairways　are　commodious。
In　our　science　lesson　tomorrow　we　shall　consider　whether　space　is　bounded　or　infinite。
If　there　is　any　salt　in　this　soup；it　must　be　infinitesimal。　I　can’t　taste　it。
Frank　kept　my　book　for　such　an　inordinate　length　of　time　that　I　shall　never　lend　him　anything　again。
The　trouble　with　your　studying　is　that　you　spend　too　much　time　on　picayune　details　and　not　enough　on　the　really　important　matters。
The　skyscraper　dwarfs　the　surrounding　buildings。by　comparison　to　it；they　seem　puny。
Weakness　
But　he　soon　overcame　this　infirmity。
The　patient　had　been　so　debilitated　by　the　fever　that　he　lacked　the　strength　to　sit　up。
Evervated　by　the　heat；we　rested　under　a　shady　tree　until　our　strength　was　restored。
Ruth　will　be　absent　today。　She　is　incapacitated　by　a　sore　throat。
When　industry　moves　away；a　flourishing　town　may　quickly　become　decadent。
Bill　rode　past　the　street　on　a　horse　that　looked　decrepit　and　about　to　collapse。
Up　the　road　was　an　abandoned　farmhouse；partially　in　ruins；and　near　it　a　barn；even　more　dilapidated。
Judy　understands　algebra　well　but　I　have　only　a　flimsy　grasp　of　the　subject。
To　be　an　astronaut；you　must　be　in　robut　health。　It　is　not　an　ocomupation　for　a　frail　person。
Strength
For　centuries　the　British　regarded　their　navy　as　their　principal　bulwark　against　invasion。
The　fortified　city　of　Singapore　was　once　considered　unconquerable。In　1942；however；this　citadel　fell　to　the　Japanese。
I　am　better　than　Jack　in　English　but　not　in　math；that　is　his　forte。
The　robust　young　pitcher　performed　with　his　usual　vigor　for　seven　innings；but　he　weakened　in　the　eighth　and　was　removed　from　the　game。
If　you　feel　enervated　by　the　heat；try　a　swim　in　the　cool　ocean。　It　will　invigorate　you。
Excuses　for　not　handing　work　in　on　time　vary。　Some　are　flimsy；as；　for　example；”I　left　it　at　home。”　Others　are　more　cogent；such　as　a　physician’s　note。
If　you　elect　Jessica；you　may　be　sure　she　will　present　our　views　forcefully　and　energetically。She　is　a　very　dynamic　speaker。
Our　hopes　for　an　easy　victory　sank　when　our　opponents　took　the　field。They　were　much　taller　and　huskier；and　they　looked　formidable。
Before　World　War　II；the　French　regarded　their　Maginot　Line　as　an　impregnable　bulwark　against　a　German　invasion。
The　lifeguard　was　in　excellent　physical　condition。I　had　never　seen　anyone　more　robust。
After　the　dog　got　the　ball；I　tried　to　dislodge　it　from　her　tenacious　jaws；but　I　couldn’t。
Your　protest　was　too　mild。　If　it　had　been　more　vehement；the　dealer　might　have　paid　attention　to　it。
Neglect
The　royals　must　be　on　the　playing　field　by　4　p。m。　if　they　do　not　appear；they　will　lose　the　game　by　default。
The　finance　company　took　away　Mr。Lee’s　car　when　he　defaulted　on　the　payments。
The　motorist　was　given　a　ticket　for　ignoring　a　stop　sign。
Some　of　the　students　in　the　play　neglected　their　studies　during　rehearsals；but　after　the　performance　they　caught　up　quickly。
For　leaving　his　post；the　guard　was　charged　with　neglect　of　duty。
Before　his　injury；Mike　used　to　jump　from　the　stairs；heedless　of　the　“No　Jumping”sign。Now　he　pays　attention　to　it。
Unfortunately；I　made　an　inadvertent　remark　about　Irma’s　failure　while　she　was　present。
The　owner　of　the　stolen　car　was　himself　remiss。he　left　the　keys　the　vehicle。
You　would　not　expect　anyone　so　neat　in　her　personal　appearance　to　be　slovenly　in　her　housekeeping。
Care
My　brother’s　solicitude　over　getting　into　college　ended　when　he　received　word　that　he　had　been　acomepted。
The　night　watchmen　who　apprehended　the　thief　ws　praised　for　his　vigilance。
Our　teacher　said　that　we　might　have　a　test；but　I　didn’t　heed　her。That’s　why　I　was　unprepared。
The　guard　at　the　gte　scrutinizzed　Harvery’s　pass　before　letting　him　in；but　he　just　glanced　at　mine。
You　were　discreet　not　to　say　anything　about　our　plans　when　Harry　was　here。　He　can’t　keep　a　secret。
Before　signing　a　contract；one　should　read　it　carefully；including　the　fine　print。　This　is　one　case　where　it　pays　to　be　meticulous。
Mr。Brooks　refused　to　be　a　judge　because　his　wife’s　niece　is　a　contestant。　He　is　very　scrupulous。
General　Braddock　might　not　have　been　defeated　if　he　had　been　wary　of　an　ambush。
Residence
On　their　safari；the　hunters　stalked　lions；tigers；and　other　ferocious　denizens　of　the　jungle。
The　announcement　read：”The　Coopers　have　moved　and　invite　you　to　visit　them　at　their　new　domicile；22　Apple　Street。”
When　the　warden　took　charge；the　prison　had　fewer　than　100　inmates。
The　entire　Russo　family　are　natives　of　New　Jersey　except　the　grandparents；who　were　born　in　Italy。
Tobacomo；potatoes；and　tomatoes　are　native　American　plants　that　were　introduced　into　Europe　by　explorers　returning　from　the　New　World。
Nomads　have　no　fixed　homes　but　move　from　region　to　region　to　secure　their　food　supply。
On　her　trip　home；Jane　will　stop　in　St。Louis　for　a　two　day　sojourn　with　relatives。
Hundreds　of　thousands　of　suburban　residents　regularly　commute　to　the　city。
Because　they　were　persecuted　in　England；the　Puritans　migrated　to　Holland。
In　winter；many　European　birds　migrate　to　the　British　Isles　in　search　of　a　more　temperate　climate。
Most　of　the　Indians　of　the　North　American　plains　are　nomadic。
After　living　abroad　or　a　time；Robert　became　homesick　for　his　native　land。
Disobedience
The　union　showed　defiance　of　the　court　order　against　a　strike　by　calling　the　workers　off　their　jobs。
Parking　at　the　bus　stop　is　illegal。　Motorists　committing　this　infraction　are　heavily　fined。
When　the　revolt　broke　out；the　government　ordered　its　troops　to　arrest　the　insurgents。
The　insurrection　was　easily　suppressed；less　than　a　dozen　being　slain　on　both　sides。
The　work　stoppage　was　caused　by　a　few　malcontents　who　felt　they　had　been　ignored　when　the　promotions　were　made。
The　author　of　the　pamphlet　advocating　the　overthrow　of　the　government　was　arrested　for　sedition。
Jack’s　previous　record　showed　he　had　been　an　obedient　student　and　had　never　transgressed　school　regulations。
The　owner　erected　a　“Keep　OFF”　sign　to　discourage　strangers　from　trespassing　on　his　land。
Do　as　mother　says。　If　you　are　insubordinate；father　will　probably　hear　of　it。
Though　I　had　care　fully　explained　the　shorter　route　to　him；　the　perverse　youngster　came　by　the　longer　way。
Obedience
Every　school　day；millions　of　children　“pledge　allegiance　to　the　flag　of　the　United　States　of　America　and　to　the　republic　for　which　it　stands。”
Though　I　wasn’t　enthusiastic　about　Tom’s　plan　to　go　fishing；I　acquiesced　in　it　because　there　seemed　nothing　else　to　do。
Husbands　as　a　rule　do　not　decide　on　the　colors　of　home　furnishings　but　defer　to　their　wives　in　these　matters。
Mr。Walker；who　had　been　told　that　he　was　getting　a　disciplined　class；was　surprised　to　find　it　unruly。
Though　he　boasted　he　would　never　be　taken　alive；the　outlaw　submitted　without　a　struggle　when　the　police　arrived。
Dan　is　easy　to　each；but　his　brother　is　not　so　docile。
Only　two　of　the　girls　protested　when　they　were　ordered　off　the　field。　The　rest　were　too　meek　to　complain。
We　tried　to　get　Joe　to　change　his　mind；but　he　was　not　pliable。　Perhaps　you　can　influence　him。
For　his　cabinet；the　dictator　wanted　tractable　men。　Therefore；he　appointed　no　one　whom　he　could　not　control。
Time
My　sister　dawdles　over　the　dishes。　Mother　gets　them　done　without　wasting　time。
Most　of　the　picnickers　took　cover　when　rain　seemed　imminent。　The　few　that　procrastinated　got　drenched。
We　had　planned　to　stay　only　for　lunch　but；at　our　host’s　insistence；　we　protracted　our　visit　until　after　dinner。
Carl’s　sore　arm　is　not　a　new　development　but　the　return　of　a　chronic　ailment。
Rhoda　is　a　chronic　complainer。　She　is　always　dissatisfied。
When　the　strike　is　settled；there　will　probably　be　an　increase　in　wages　and　a　concurrent　increase　in　prices。
By　the　sudden　darkening　of　the　skies　and　the　thunder　in　the　distance；we　could　tell　that　rain　was　imminent。
Certain　serious　deseases　can　be　sucomessfully　treated　if　detected　in　and　incipient　stage。
There　were　intervals　when　the　sun　broke　through　the　clouds；because　the　showers　were　intermittent。
Don’t　think　that　war　has　plagued　only　our　times。　It　has　been　　aperennial　curse　of　man。
Some　grasses　last　only　a　year。　Others　are　perennial。
Though　polio　has　practically　been　wiped　out；there　have　been　sporadic　cases　of　the　disease。
Necessity
The　union　and　management　held　a　lengthy　meeting　without　getting　to　the　essence　of　the　men’s　dissatisfaction…low　wages。
A　mark　of　at　least　75％　in　Basic　Art　is　a　prerequisite　for　Advenced　Art。
Can　your　family　afford　the　extra　expense　that　a　larger　apartment　entails？
Mr。　Brown　told　Ellen　that　her　refusal　to　work　necessitates　sending　for　her　parents。
If　your　friend　ere　in　trouble；wouldn’t　you　feel　obliged　to　go　his　help？
Helen　has　agreed　to　lend　me　the　book　I　need。　This　obviates　my　trip　to　the　library。
State　law　makes　attendance　at　school　compulsory　for　children　of　certain　ages。
Were　it　not　for　your　gratuitous　interference；the　children　would　have　quickly　settled　their　dispute。
If　you　have　failed　a　subject　you　need　for　graduation；it　is　imperative　that　you　go　to　summer　school。
Dan　felt　it　incumbent　on　him　to　pay　for　the　window；since　he　had　hit　the　ball　that　broke　it。
We　can　do　without　luxuries　and　entertainment。　However；food；shelter；and　clothing　are　indispensable。
Before　preparing　for　tomorrow’s　party；I　have　some　more　prssing　matters　to　attend　to；　such　as　finishing　my　report。
Since　we　already　have　enough　food　for　the　picnic；please　don’t　bring　any　because　it　will　only　be　superfluous。
希腊词根
Aut；Auto　………　self
In　her　autobiography　The　Story　of　My　Life；　Helen　keller　tells　how　unruly　she　was　as　a　young　child。
The　autocrat　was　replaced　by　a　ruler　responsible　to　the　people。
The　baseball　star　wrote　his　autograph　for　an　admirer　who　came　up　to　him　with　a　pencil　and　scorecard。
Many　workers　have　lost　their　jobs　as　a　result　of　automation。
An　autocrat　prefers　his　subjects　to　be　automatons；rather　than　intelligent　human　beings。
After　World　War　II；　many　colonies　were　granted　autonomy　and　became　independent　nations。
The　cause　of　the　actor’s　sudden　death　will　not　be　known　until　the　autopsy　has　been　performed。
When　you　withdraw　money；the　bank　compares　your　signature　with　the　one　in　its　files　to　see　if　it　is　authentic。
You　do　not　have　to　defrost　this　refrigerator　because　it　is　equipped　with　an　automatic　defroster。
The　Alumni　Association　is　not　under　the　control　of　the　school。　It　is　a　completely　autonomous　group。
Cracy………government
Before　1789；France　was　an　aristocracy。
When　the　Revolution　of　1789　began；many　members　of　the　French　aristocracy　fled　to　other　lands。
Germany　under　Adolf　Hitler　ws　an　autocracy。
The　mayor　was　criticized　for　setting　up　an　inefficient　bureaucracy　unresponsive　to　the　needs　of　the　people。
France　helped　the　Thirteen　Colonies　establish　the　firse　New　World　democracy。
If　only　millionaires　can　afford　to　run　for　office；we　shall　quickly　become　a　plutocracy。
Many　are　opposed　to　a　technocracy　because　they　do　not　wish　to　be　ruled　by　technical　experts。
An　aristocrat　would　like　to　see　noblemen　in　control　of　the　government。
Winston　Churchill　was　born　an　aristocrat；he　was　the　son　of　Sir　Randolph　Churchill。
The　Senator　used　to　be　a　Republican　but　is　now　a　Democrat。
Dem；Demo………people
No　responsible　leader；only　a　demagogue；would　tell　the　people　that；if　elected；he　will　solve　all　their　problems。
The　high　rate　of　absence　in　the　lower　grades　last　spring　was　caused　by　the　measles　epidemic。
Federal　aid　was　granted　to　the　depressed　area　where　unemployment　had　risen　to　epidemic　proportions。
The　adoption　of　the　19th　Amendment；giving　women　the　franchise　greatly　democratized　the　United　States。
A　nation　cannot　be　considered　democratic　unless　its　leaders　are　chosen　by　the　people　in　free　elections。
Pan；panto………complete
A　two…week　vacation　is　wonderful　for　fatigue；but　will　not　cure　baldness　or　improve　vision。　It　is　no　panaca。
The　huge　crowds　in　Times　Squake　grew　noisier　as　the　old　year　ticked　away；and　when　midnight　struck　there　was　pandemonium。
The　opposing　knights；mounted　and　in　full　panoply；awaited　the　signal　for　the　tournament　to　begin。
The