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Word of the Day for Tuesday, August 18, 2009propitious \pruh-PISH-uhs\, adjective: 1. Presenting favorable circumstances or conditions. Example Quotes:By the early 1500s rice was being planted on the Cape Verde island most propitious for agriculture, Santiago. It is hard to imagine a less propitious start to a marriage: in a single blow Vincent forfeited the trust of his wife, the respect of her family, and the means of his own support. Example Sentences:Though he didn't believe in luck, he considered the birth of the child propitious for the expedition's success. Propitious derives from Latin propitius, "favorable." | |||||||||
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