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SAT阅读故事记词汇182

2019-09-04 15:20:00来源:网络

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  “I think we have a resolution that will be satisfactory to everyone,”

  Janowitz began. “We would like to keep this incident quiet. We are will-

  ing to drop any charges against Alexa, but we would like to have your

  agreement to confidentiality. As long as this whole incident is kept under

  wraps, we are willing to absolve Alexa of any charges.”

  “What about José?” Alexa asked, her voice wavering.

  “And may I also ask about my ongoing work here?” Helen asked

  pointedly. Alexa could see that her mother had little respect for Janowitz

  and his proposed covenant10 of silence. Dr. Villeponce, who looked

  extremely uncomfortable throughout the proceedings, remained silent. It

  seemed rather self-serving, Alexa thought, the way he preserved his

  neutrality.11

  “Helen, I think you would agree that perhaps, given the circum-

  stances, we mutually agree to immediately suspend your consulting con-

  tract?” Janowitz raised his eyebrows in a symbolic question mark as he

  met Helen’s direct gaze. “Here at Puerto Marino, we abide by the pre-

  cepts12 of honesty and integrity,” he added pedantically.13

  “I see,” Helen replied coolly, her eyes narrowing with the anger that

  was bubbling inside. She didn’t appreciate sermonizing14 in general, and

  when the source was a hypocrite15 such as Janowitz—it was too much for

  her to tolerate. His sanctimonious16 preaching of ethics was not going to

  go unchallenged. “And thank you for the lesson in morality—coming

  from someone who is so eminently17 qualified to adjudicate,18 we can all

  learn from the example you’ve set,” Helen said sarcastically. She was not

  10  Covenant: a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement

  11  Neutrality: the quality or state of being neutral, especially refusal to take part in a war between other  powers

  12  Precept: a command or principle intended as a general rule of action

  13  Pedantic: a style of teaching characterized by formality and undue attention to minutiae

  14  Sermonize: to preach to or on at length

  15  Hypocrite: a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion

  16  Sanctimonious: affecting piousness, hypocritically devout

  17  Eminently: to a high degree; very

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