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parlous

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(of a condition) dangerous, terrible, or uncertain

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They were in a parlous condition after the severe storm damaged their home.

His health was in a parlous state, requiring immediate medical attention.

specious

Adjective

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seemingly truthful but wrong in nature

studious

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hardworking, committed, and deeply engaged in the pursuit of a particular goal or objective

prestigious

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having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

lugubrious

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extremely sorrowful and serious

ludicrous

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unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

copious

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Approving

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(of discourse) abundant in ideas or information

audacious

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taking risks that are bold and shocking

ominous

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

harmonious

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having a combination of elements that are in agreement and balance with each other

invidious

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causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust

fictitious

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created by imagination and not based on reality

dubious

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causing doubt or suspicion

strenuous

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requiring great physical effort or energy

meticulous

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extremely careful and attentive to details

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