Exposure to sun and wind had dried out her hair and weathered her face.
If you behave, I will expunge this notation from your record.
The editors felt that certain passages in the book had to be expurgated before it could be used in the classroom.
Although the authorities suppressed the book, many copies are extant and may be purchased at exorbitant prices.
Because his extemporaneous remarks were misinterpreted, he decided to write all his speeches in advance.
It is easier for us to extenuate our own shortcomings than those of others.
The Salem witch trials were a misguided attempt to extirpate superstition and heresy.
The astronauts were extolled as the pioneers of the Space Age.
The blackmailer extorted money from his victim.
The lawyers opposed the extradition of their client on the grounds that for more than five years he had been a model citizen.
Do not pad your paper with extraneous matters; stick to essential items only.
Based on their extrapolation from the results of the primaries on Super Tuesday, the networks predicted that George Bush would be the Republican candidate for the presidency.
He found that he could not extricate himself from the trap.
Do not be fooled by extrinsic causes. We must look for the intrinsic reason.
A good salesperson in usually an extrovert, who likes to mingle with people.
Much pressure is required to extrude these plastics.
His speeches were famous for his exuberant language and vivid imagery.
The maple syrup is obtained from the sap that the trees exude in early spring.
We exulted when our team won the victory.
Because of the child's tendency to fabricate, we had trouble believing her.
The facade of the church had often been photographed by tourists because it was more interesting than the rear.
The stonecutter decided to improve the rough diamond by providing it with several facets.
Your facetious remarks are not appropriate at this serious moment.
Because he was a facile speaker, he never refused a request to address an organization.
He tried to facilitate repayment of the loan by getting a part-time job.
Many museums sell facsimilies of the works of art on display.
The quarrels and bickering of the two small factions within the club disturbed the majority of the members.
Your statement is factious and will upset the harmony that now exists.
Hollywood actresses often create factitious tears by using glycerine.
Although we had hired him as a messenger, we soon began to use him as a general factotum around the office.
As he grew old, he feared he might lose his faculties and become useless to his employer.
Your reasoning must be fallacious because it leads to a ridiculous answer.
I know I am fallible, but I feel confident that I am right this time.
Farmers have learned that it is advisable to permit land to le fallow every few years.
When told to dive off the high board, she did not falter, but proceeded at once.
The leader of the group was held responsible even though he could not control the fanaticism of his followers.
You are resenting fancied insults. No one has ever said such things about you.
The dog fancier exhibited her prize collie at the annual Kennel Club show.
This is a fanciful scheme because it does not consider the facts.
The exposition was opened with fanfare of trumpets and the firing of cannon.
Your fears are fantastic because no such animal as you have described exists.
Nothing went right; the entire interview degenerated into a farce.
The waitresses disliked serving him dinner because of his very fastidious taste.
With fatalism, he accepted the hardships that beset him.
I find his motives impossible to fathom.
He is far too intelligent to utter such fatuous remarks.
The scientist could visualize the fauna of the period by examining the skeletal remains and the fossils.
She was constantly surrounded by a group of fawning admirers who had hoped to win some favor.
No crisis could faze the resourceful hotel manager.
This is an entirely feasible proposal. I suggest we adopt it.
In his febrile condition, he was subject to nightmares and hallucinations.
The fecundity of his mind is illustrated by the many vivid images in his poems.
Lady Macbeth feigned illness in the courtyard although she was actually healthy.
The boxer was fooled by his opponent's feint and dropped his guard.
He was famous for his felicitous remarks and was called upon to serve as master-of-ceremonies at many banquet.
She wrote a note to the newlyweds wishing them great felicity in their wedded life.
The newspapers told of the tragic spread of the fell disease
A convicted felon loses the right to vote
With the breakup of the Soviet Union, much of Eastern Europe was in a state of ferment.
She was ferreted out their secret.
She felt that the fervent praise was excessive and somewhat undeserved.
Her fervid enthusiasm inspired all of us to undertake the dangerous mission.
Their kiss was full of the fervor of first love.
When her finger began to fester, the doctor lanced it and removed the splinter that had caused the pus to form.
Joe's insult festered in Anne's mind for days, and made her too angry to speak to him.
Their wedding in the park was a festive occasion.
The returning hero was feted at a community supper and dance.
The neglected wound became fetid.
The prisoner was fettered to the wall.
Our ambitious venture ended in a fiasco and we were forced to flee.
I cannot accept government by fiat; I feel that I must be consulted.
He discovered his supposedly faithful girlfriend was fickle
Although this book purports to be a biography of George Washington, many of the incidents are fictitious.
A dog's fidelity to its owner is one of the reasons why that animal is a favorite household pet.
That incident never took place; it is a figment of your imagination.
"To lose one's marbles" is a figurative expression; if you're told Jack has lost his marbles, no one expects you to rush out to buy him a replacement set.
In the Maltese Falcon, Sam Spade was hired to trace the missing figurine of a black bird.
The boys filched apples from the fruit stand.
Many children forget their filial obligations and disregard the wishes of their parents.
Even though we disapproved of Senator Foghorn's political goals, we were impressed by his ability to filibuster endlessly to keep an issue from coming to a vote.
The pendant with gold filigree that she wore round her neck trembled with each breath she took.
It is not until we reach the finale of this play that we can understand the author's message.
The finesse and adroitness of the surgeon impressed the observers in the operating room.
The old lady was finicky about her food and ate very little.
It is difficult for humanity with its finite existence to grasp the infinite.
The police triedto keep track of all the local firebrands when the President came to town.
The mountain climbers secured footholds in tiny fissures in the rock.
After several fitful attempts, he decided to postpone the start of the project until he felt more energetic.
His sedentary life had left him with flaccid muscles.
When the opposing hockey team scored its third goal only minutes into the first period, the home team's spirits flagged.
We cannot condone such flagrant violations of the rules.
In medieval times, warriors flailed their foe with a metal ball attached to a handle.
She has an uncanny flair for discovering new artists before the public has become aware of their existence.
Modern architecture has discarded the flamboyant trimming on buildings and emphasizes simplicity of line.
She is not the one of those actresses who flaunt their physical charms; she can act.
The criminal was condemned to be flayed alive.
Her cheeks flecked with tears, were testimony to the hours of weeping.
While it is necessary to provide these fledgling poets with an opportunity to present their work, it is not essential that we admire everything they write.
They shear sheep of their fleece, which they then comb into separate strands of wool.
