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despondent
She started to feel despondent about ever finding a job
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auspicious
suggesting a positive and successful future. Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument
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pomyślny au
dour
The normally dour Mr James was photographed smiling and joking with friends
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srogi do
docile
The once docile population has finally risen up against the ruthless regime
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truculent
He was truculent and difficult to deal with. unpleasant and likely to argue a lot
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volatile
He had a volatile temper and couldn't have been easy to live with. likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly or suddenly become violent or angry
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wanton
(of something bad, such as damage, cruelty, waste) extreme and showing no care at all: wanton destruction of human life
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chaste
They exchanged a few chaste kisses (= not expressing sexual desire)
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indulgent
He had been a strict father but was indulgent to/towards his grandchildren
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stringent
Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident.
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fastidious
He is very fastidious about how a suitcase should be packed. giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect
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slipshod
She complained that the carpenter's work had been slipshod.
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obstacle
The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
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demeanor
The boss has a calm, reassuring demeanor
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