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demeanor
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outward bearing, or behavior
Paul hoped that Timothy would have such good demeanor (outward bearing or behavior) that no one would think against him because of his youth. |
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inflexible
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firm in will or purpose, unyielding
It is good to be inflexible (firm in will or purpose or unyielding) concerning the authority of God's Word. |
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invigorate
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give vigor, life, or energy to
There is nothing like a camping trip in the mountains to invigorate (give vigor, life, or energy) to a person. |
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ludicrous
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laughable, ridiculous
It is ludicrous (laughable, ridiculous) for any Christian to think that he can fight Satan in his own strength. |
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penetration
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keenness of understanding
It does not require any great penetration (keenness of understanding) to recognize that negotiating with terrorists is not wise. |
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satiate
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satisfy beyond desire
Eating three chocolate bars will usually satiate (satisfy beyond desire) a person's appetite for sweets. |
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sullen
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ill-humoredly unsociable; gloomily silent
Because the child could not do what he wanted, he became sullen (humoredly unsociable, gloomily silent). |
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sumptuous
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costly, splendid, luxurious
Unlike the beggar Lazarus, the rich man had sumptuous (costly, splendid, luxurious) meals every day. |
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tangible
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touchable
If an infant is not given tangible (touchable) objects to play with, he will play with sunbeams or shadows. |
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valor
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bravery, gallantry, heroism
Real valor (bravery, gallantry, heroism) consists not in being insensible to danger, but in being prompt to confront and disarm it. |
