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| Description of rapacious (adjective) using force to take; selfish; greedy; predatory; covetous Samples of rapacious Rapacious actions were needed to take the gun from the intruder.
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| Description of hoary (adjective) whitened by age; old; ancient Samples of hoary The paint had a hoary appearance, as if it were applied decades ago.
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| Description of redolent (adjective) fragrant; sweet-smelling; having the odor of a particular thing; reminiscent of Samples of redolent 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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| Description of effusive (adjective) pouring out or forth; overflowing; unrestrained; exuberant Samples of effusive The effusive currents rush through the broken dam.
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| Description of erratic (adjective) unpredictable; irregular; unsettled Samples of erratic 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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| Description of impervious (adjective) not allowing anything to pass through; unaffected; susceptible to harm or injury; impossible to influence Samples of impervious The vest that the policeman wears is impervious to bullets. The child was impervious to the actions of the adult.
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| Description of bucolic (adjective) having to do with shepherds or the country; rural Samples of bucolic The bucolic setting inspired the artist.
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| Description of sanguine (adjective) optimistic; cheerful; red; confident Samples of sanguine 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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| Description of cacophonous (adjective) sounding jarring; discordant Samples of cacophonous The cacophonous sound from the bending metal sent shivers up our spines.
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| Description of untoward (adjective) improper; unfortunate; unexpected Samples of untoward 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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