Wednesday, October 3, 2012

decorum

(n.): dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

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  1. The guy on the stage exhibit remarkable modesty and decorum.

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  2. This person had a decorum that reminded me of what comes out of my anus when I'm sitting on the toilet.

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    1. This doesn't let the reader know what decorum means. From this sentence, I could think that it means decoration.

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  3. We trust he will show the proper decorum for the occasion.

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  4. The gentlemen addressed the house with honor and decorum

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  5. The waiters of the expensive restaurant greeted us with decorum.

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  6. Frank Sinatra presented the award to Marlon Brando with decorum.

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  7. When guys wear tuxes they're presented with class and decorum.

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  8. antonym- levity (it means lightness in mind, character, or behavior)

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  9. The non-stop-screaming child showed a lack of decorum.

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  10. The man's eating style was guided by decorum that he properly learned from his noble parents.

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  11. The imperial family always greet each other with decorum

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  12. Ms. Lucy always speaks with decorum and eloquence in class, so nobody would dare to challenge her.

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  13. The decorum in my room lasted for two days.

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    1. This doesn't let the reader know what decorum means. Even if the reader knows what decor means, it doesn't give any context.

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  14. A person, who does not let other people speak in socratic seminar, has no sense of decorum.

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    1. This doesn't let the reader know what decorum means, other than that it is a good thing.

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  16. Everyone respects him because he acts and speaks with decorum.

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  17. The decorum of the chancellor made it clear who he was before he was even introduced.

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  18. Delegates who lack decorum are asked to leave the conference.

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