English 12 Vocab In Context

The committee wouldn't fully commit to the proposal, giving only tentative approval to the plan

The technical department hired Ms. Long because she was proficient in the use of computers.

Since the citizens were so dissatisfied, many methods to alleviate the situation were debated.

He based his conclusion on what he inferred from the evidence, not on what he actually observed

The suspect had a plausible alibi, so the police did not charge him with a crime.

The attorney wanted to expedite the process, because her client was becoming impatient.

There was no debate on the idea of a class party; the decision was immediate and unanimous.

The assistant was indispensable to the department, so his boss offered him a raise to stay on.