word 21-30

word 21: creed 信条，信仰

It takes in anybody regardless of religion, colour, or creed.

A person may wear tawdry clothing or have a tawdry reputation.

She glared down at me with a peevish expression on her face.

We must have patience in doing arduous work.

Jeremy excepted, the men seemed personable.

Voters perceive him as a decisive and resolute international leader.

The report is based entirely on supposition.

He makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions.

It’s monotonous work, like most factory jobs.

They each received a legacy of $5 000.

The possibilities were manifold.

She lay pliant in his arms.

His sharp retort clearly made an impact.

He is obstinate and determined and will not give up.

Her husband’s vicious retort lacerated her pride and made her burst into tears.

Doug lived in the shadow of his seemingly omnipotent father.

These kids are being exploited by very unscrupulous people.

Popular art is experiencing a renaissance.

It’s the story of Ziusudra, and it’s very similar to the Genesis flood story of Noah.

There is no warrant for such criticism.