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portentous
[Adjective]
extraordinary and serving as a warning or sign of future events, often suggesting something bad or threatening
raucous
[Adjective]
(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears
Ex: Despite raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .
ingenious
[Adjective]
having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill
Ex: ingenious chef created a unique dish by combining unexpected ingredients in innovative ways .
spurious
[Adjective]
misleading in appearance or claims
Ex: spurious information in the article was quickly discredited by experts in the field .
onerous
[Adjective]
difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort
Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be onerous challenge for him .
obsequious
[Adjective]
excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor
sagacious
[Adjective]
having wisdom and good judgment
Ex: sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .
pugnacious
[Adjective]
eager to start a fight or argument
Ex: pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters .
fabulous
[Adjective]
beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature
lascivious
[Adjective]
experiencing or displaying an intense sexual interest
Ex: The characterlascivious actions were pivotal to the plot 's conflict .
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