PHS 11HA: Vocab Lesson 01

She then crossed the Atlantic to produce scripts for South Park under the aegis of the notoriously perfectionist Trey Parker.

The moral implications proved deeply troubling, suggesting that altruism disguised selfish, gene-driven behavior. New York Times (Sep 19, 2011)

Although "coolness" remains, at best, an amorphous concept, consumer perceptions are pivotal in determining the longevity of products, particularly in the fast-moving consumer electronics industry.

Remaining residents in districts such as Brightmoor, north-west of the centre, are besieged by vandalism and crime.

The New York Jets have apologized for boorish behavior directed at a female TV reporter in their locker room. Seattle Times (Sep 17, 2010)

They do know, however, why Rafflesias smell like rotten meat: to attract carrion flies for pollination. New York Times (Jan 21, 2011)

Each new enterprise betrayed Trochu's plan, enervated the troops, but had no effect on the courage of the National Guards engaged. Lissagary, P.

Like 9/11, the tsunami was a deeply disturbing event – I started thinking about things such as the ephemeral nature of being.

We have a public sentiment in favor of the right which can not be shaken by corrupt, factious, and transitory influences. Browne, J. Ross (John Ross)

A fervent Chávez follower, Ms. Mocoa was given an apartment in a new government-erected building this year.

The first version of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's compromise debt plan died an expected and ignoble death Saturday afternoon. Slate (Jul 30, 2011)

Jake Thatcher described the wedding — at a country club, opulent flower arrangements on the tables — as the nicest he ever attended. New York Times (Dec 22, 2011)

As soon as the enthusiasm of friendship was excited, it overwhelmed his discretion and clouded his perspicacity.’ Adams, William Davenport

He said the health board had "an open and collaborative culture" and was taking steps to rectify problems quickly.

Rebel forces, drawn largely from Syria’s Sunni majority, are far from united, with schisms along religious, geographic, political and economic lines.