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Definition of rapacious (adjective)
using force to take; selfish; greedy; predatory; covetous

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Rapacious actions were needed to take the gun from the intruder.

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Definition of hoary (adjective)
whitened by age; old; ancient

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The paint had a hoary appearance, as if it were applied decades ago.

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Definition of redolent (adjective)
fragrant; sweet-smelling; having the odor of a particular thing; reminiscent of

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These mild, mellow coffees have a full flavor and fragrant bouquet.
The redolent aroma of the pie tempted everyone.
The restaurant was redolent with the smell of spices.

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Definition of effusive (adjective)
pouring out or forth; overflowing; unrestrained; exuberant

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The effusive currents rush through the broken dam.

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Definition of erratic (adjective)
unpredictable; irregular; unsettled

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His erratic behavior was attributed to the shocking news he had received.
The kitten's erratic behavior was attributed to the owner's cruel method of disciplining his pet.

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Definition of impervious (adjective)
not allowing anything to pass through; unaffected; susceptible to harm or injury; impossible to influence

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The vest that the policeman wears is impervious to bullets.
The child was impervious to the actions of the adult.

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Definition of bucolic (adjective)
having to do with shepherds or the country; rural

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The bucolic setting inspired the artist.

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Definition of sanguine (adjective)
optimistic; cheerful; red; confident

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Even when victory seemed impossible, the general remained sanguine.
The dress was sanguine with a bright green border stripe.
For example, Balanchine in his Four Temperaments (with music by Hindemith) describes the moods of a melancholic, sanguine, phlegmatic and choleric man or woman.

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Definition of cacophonous (adjective)
sounding jarring; discordant

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The cacophonous sound from the bending metal sent shivers up our spines.

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Definition of untoward (adjective)
improper; unfortunate; unexpected

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Asking guests to bring their own food would be an untoward request.
All of their friends expressed sympathy about their untoward separation.

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