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Altercation |
a noisy argument or disagreement; especially in public |
During the altercation, he had two ribs broken. |
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Appalling |
causing shock or dismay; horrific |
The appalling crime gathered attention worldwide |
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Elusive |
difficult to find, catch, or achieve; difficult to remember or recall |
The small running back was elusive |
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Resilient |
able to withstand or recover quickly |
The community was resilient after the hurricane |
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Reverent |
feeling or showing deep and solemn (serious or sincere) respect. |
They show a gentle and reverent spirit. |
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Futility |
pointlessness or uselessness |
He didn't want to face the futility of the situation yet. |
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Prominent |
Important, famous |
That is a very prominent person over there. |
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Countenance |
persons face or facial expression |
That question left him with a countenance look on his face. |
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Complacently |
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. |
The student grew complacent about the challenges ahead. |
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Mollify |
Appease the anger or anxiety of someone. |
The manager tried to mollify the angry workers by giving them longer breaks. |
