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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.



   
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.



   
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.



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

Samples of effusive
The effusive currents rush through the broken dam.



   
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.



   
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.



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

Samples of bucolic
The bucolic setting inspired the artist.



   
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.



   
Description of cacophonous (adjective)
sounding jarring; discordant

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

Determination of cacophonous
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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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