Our neighbor is an alluring investor whose latest brainstorm, a feasible umbrella substitute, has been featured in many magazines. As simply as the eye can discern, it is a hard plastic strip, about the size of a ruler, which fits comfortably into a woman’s handbag or a man’s suit jacket. If a person is caught in a sudden rainstorm, he swings the plastic open in the shape of a cross. Attached to each arm is a clip-like device. Next, he takes the newspaper he is carrying and slides it under each of the four clips. Now, equipped with a rigid head covering he can sally forth to face the elements. To the consternation of the umbrella manufacturers, it has been enjoying a brisk sale, especially among commuters. If it continues to do well, it could have a pernicious effect upon the umbrella industry.
Alluring adj. fascinating
Discern v. Perceive
When we could discern the light lights, we knew we were safe at last
Sally v. Sudden charge forth
Some prisoners planned a disturbance while others would sally toward the gate
Consternation n. Feelings of dismay especially at something unexpected
To the consternation of the sergeants, there was a paucity of volunteers for the dangerous mission
Pernicious adj. having an harmful effect
As an fascinating and prosperous inventor, our neighbor has recently invented a possible umbrella substitute, which has been reported in many magazines. The substitute was quite simple as far as the eye can perceive. It is a hard plastic strip, similar to the size of a ruler, which fits easily into a woman’s handbag or a man’s suit jacket. If it rains all of a sudden, people could swing the plastic open in the shape of a cross. Attached to each arm is a clip-like device. Next, he take the newspaper he is carry and slides it under each of the four clips. Once it’s done, and with the rigid head covering, he can charge forth to face the rains. To the dismay of the umbrella manufacturers, it has been seeing a rapid sale, especially among commenters. It the sales continues to go well, it could have a harmful effect upon the umbrella industry.
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