GV CAE DAILY WORDS

I thought it would be superfluous to persist any farther. Flammarion, Camille

But after some cajoling, he tried out for what he thought was a one-off gig, and wound up on the show that very night. New York Times (Apr 20, 2012)

Well, I think Rupert made some rash experiments in Africa. Bindloss, Harold

A quaint mixture of childishness and precocity is noticeable in all his letters. Scott, Eva

Mr. Jobling's gratuitous rudeness to him vexed her very much. Douglas, Hudson

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike. Webster, Noah

A feeling of vexed disappointment filled my heart. Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich

French officials were circumspect about the motives behind the shootings. New York Times (Mar 16, 2012)

He was not really afraid of death, but he did abhor the thought of its coming up from behind. MacGrath, Harold

Serendipity is a recurring theme in Chandler's biography, with one happy accident after another pushing him in a certain direction.

Groveling generals kept a deferential distance from him. New York Times (Feb 1, 2012)

Two China Gas officials were detained by Shenzhen police last December for suspected embezzlement of assets.

Jacob embezzled Laban’s property, and Laban misappropriated and changed Jacob’s wages. Bradlaugh, Charles

Mrs. Balfame experienced an obscure thrill of alarm, but her haughty stare betrayed nothing. Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn

The nadir came in 2010, after unknown hackers stole and published thousands of emails going back years from Mann and other climate scientists.

"I hope you are not going to be impertinent, Miss Blisland," said Percy sharply. Trevena, John

Twenty-one days later, the little girl's skin rashes were mostly gone, but the accompanying fever was still raging, and Burns had no idea why.

Baylor's offense looked disjointed and at times downright inept. Seattle Times (Feb 4, 2012)

"But—" I began, looking and feeling like a flabbergasted cat. Ayres, Harry Morgan

That famous person was then at his zenith. Snaith, J. C.

He at last finished the perusal, and glanced at Hooker. Rosenbach, A. S. W.

The rector was enthusiastic but indolent, Pepper an old friend. Weyman, Stanley John

The alarm once given could not be appeased. Parkman, Francis

The novice may, however, safely take to heart the following maxims:— 1. Hoffmann, Louis

I was too focused on being meticulous with these really beautiful, complex architectural shots.

He had pictured the statesman's dilemma as facts began to coerce him. Weyman, Stanley John

But sometimes, old Wall Street habits — including a penchant for expensive luxuries — are hard to break. New York Times (Mar 31, 2012)

His eyes had lost their bold and daring expression, too, and were deep sunk, and almost furtive in their glance. Lever, Charles James

He was also noted as an inveterate gossip. Hocking, Joseph

Tebow chided his fellow professional sports colleagues for not being better exemplars for kids. Washington Post (Apr 9, 2012)

He is an amiable man, whom I esteem very much. Various

Thus elated and jubilant we set out to return. Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)

He scored 21 last season, a feat viewed by many as an aberration because his specialty is wearing down opponents on defense. New York Times (Apr 3, 2012)

Had the King desired to make them implacable enemies, he could not have employed better means. Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy

On this Friday, the atmosphere was well behaved but by no means staid. New York Times (Apr 12, 2012)

He had no salient points, and won attention chiefly by always looking very tired. Poor, Agnes Blake

An intensely lurid ray of light darted athwart the heretofore empty throne. Morgan, Louisa

A parody on “Poe’s Raven” made another audience weep real tears in anguished mirth. Denny, Emily Inez

“I was a gunslinger, a maverick, in high school,” White said. New York Times (Mar 14, 2012)

The defense team has said that the trainer fabricated the evidence. Seattle Times (Apr 14, 2012)

By 2015, used in a paltry 17 percent of global cinemas, venerable old 35 mm film will be mostly gone. Seattle Times (Apr 12, 2012)

Boo has an interesting take on corruption, rife in societies like India's.

“I will no longer remain silent because I am tired of Western hypocrisy,” he said, according to an unofficial translation. New York Times (Apr 4, 2012)

But the city has had myriad problems linked to the drug war. Seattle Times (Apr 17, 2012)

“Very well,” nodded Adair, in his usual brusque manner, “I will attend to that. Chapman, Allen

Lindsay Lohan showed up in a demure, long-sleeved white dress. Seattle Times (Feb 9, 2012)

Though it’s refreshingly counterculture, speed dating at Comic Con is not a panacea. Slate (Nov 2, 2011)

Mr. Halloran often takes umbrage when his faith is discussed, saying it has no bearing on his political life. New York Times (Mar 25, 2012)

Banning browsing before breakfast can reintroduce a modicum of civilisation.

As a result of ignoring innate needs, our schools too often are not innovative hubs. Washington Post (Apr 24, 2012)

Compared to the shoots, the build up of sodium in root cells does not inhibit cellular metabolism very much at all.” Scientific American (Apr 18, 2012)

A letter from Wayne accused Reagan of either “misinforming people” or being “damned obtuse when it comes to reading the English language.” New York Times (Mar 28, 2012)

Such an act would disgrace the worst despot on earth, but it was done by “the man after God’s own heart”! Offen, Benjamin

Critics may decry the USDP’s attempts to buy votes by promising lucrative projects or building roads at just the right time before elections.

When nominal interest rates on the safest forms of debt hit zero, extra savings can’t push rates any lower to spur new borrowing. Slate (Mar 19, 2012)

It softened Stanley’s outlook on his moment of baseball infamy. New York Times (Mar 17, 2012)

Maybe children with greater empathy skills are more likely to develop relationships with animals. New York Times (Apr 9, 2012)

He leaned slightly forward as he said lowly, angrily: "You're an impudent, ill mannered little boy, and you need a spanking!" Micheaux, Oscar

The most erudite person is intelligent only in spots. Crothers, Samuel McChord

Was I not cast off and repudiated by the human race? Maori, A Pakeha

I made up my mind to submit gaily, called her wanton, and said I was not worth the pains she was taking over me. Seingalt, Jacques Casanova de

Morgan banker isn't fazed by an industry often characterized by arcane terms and obscure practices. Wall Street Journal (Sep 16, 2011)

Some people can’t relate to my predilection for rummaging through piles of old quilts at flea markets, or spending three days cooking cassoulet. New York Times (Jan 12, 2012)

China’s cheerleaders extol the country’s superior ability to “plan ahead,” but detractors question whether Beijing has in fact given enough thought to the future.  Slate (Mar 5, 2012)

Each time I found my father more morose, more reserved and pensive, until at times he became fierce. Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich

The old fellow looked cunning and greedy, but not debased. Bindloss, Harold

Feral pigs, which have long troubled the American South and West and are now wreaking havoc in upstate New York. New York Times (Mar 12, 2012)

Mr. Kulistikov, for his part, said he was surprised by the vociferous reaction, but not disturbed. New York Times (Mar 24, 2012)

It was so brazen, they said, that it involved registering homeless people for home health care services they never received. New York Times (Feb 28, 2012)

Blue-eyed, genial, bowing, a little too obsequious, he sometimes dabs perfume on his paint-messed hands. Bartlett, Paul Alexander

But it would not necessarily be a death knell for continued change, he said. New York Times (Mar 6, 2012)

But, so far as the best selection of words, the clearest style, the most coherent and convincing argument can constitute eloquence, Mill's speeches are eloquent. McCarthy, Justin

Only Haydon could never have done anything so impeccable in taste. Huxley, Aldous

Mr. Gerstein, for his part, observed that no pianist he knew was equally eloquent in both styles, so he chose to focus on classical music. New York Times (Apr 13, 2012)

He is just as callous about her feelings, grabbing her stomach rolls and asking why she doesn’t lose weight. New York Times (Apr 12, 2012)

He came back in a few moments, followed by another Indian—a tall, lithe, lean youth, with an unfriendly manner. Taggart, Marion Ames

Describing the tour as “an insular, introverted, isolated world,” Wright said she found no relief during her too-brief trips home. New York Times (Mar 29, 2012)

Mr. Froude's personal integrity and candor are constantly coming into contradiction with this artistic temptation; but the portrait goes on all the same. McCarthy, Justin

He is arrogant, abrasive, two-faced, conniving, gossipy, and a manipulator. Slate (Jan 26, 2012)

Madeline went on reading, apparently oblivious of his presence. Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto)

Hertz even provides a driver trained in “evasive driving techniques,” whatever that means. New York Times (Apr 10, 2012)

The newly refurbished wing functions as a site for primary care, offering patients treatment for virtually any kind of ailment. New York Times (Apr 6, 2012)

Back at the dinner table, he actually seemed elated at the call.

Woods' friends seemingly are required to be friends on Tiger's terms, a breeding ground for sycophants, but not necessarily for friendships. Golf Digest (Jul 24, 2011)

Eyes burning, he made me know what it was to be forsaken, abused, hungry. Bartlett, Paul Alexander

The band by an unfortunate accident was playing truculent military music. Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

He asked to be taken off the assignment; his bosses gladly acquiesced. New York Times (Apr 14, 2012)

Since opening its economy over three decades ago, the Asian giant has become an insatiable consumer of natural resources. New York Times (Apr 10, 2012)

"Call him directly, ma'am," said the boy, rushing off with alacrity. Wood, Mrs. Henry

"We're not complacent, but we are confident," he said. Seattle Times (Apr 15, 2012)

But the lovers were secretly married and met clandestinely at various times. Lyman, William Denison