Eng v.35

Prospects The chances of being successful

Dismal gloomy ; not successful ; of very low quality

To hone sth into sth to develop and improve sth, especially a skill, over time

dismiss to decide that sth/sb is not important and not worth thinking or talking about

disaffected no longer satisfied with your situation, organisation, belief, and therefore not supporting it any longer

to bolster sth to make sth stronger

to cut a figure to have a particular appearance

unstudied not deliberate or planned

disparity a difference

to scowl to look at sb/sth in an angry or annoyed way

posturing behaviour that is not natural or sincere, but is intended to attract attention or have a particular effect

indulgent tending to allow sb to do or have whatever they want

formidable a person, thing or situation you feel fear and/or respect for because they are impressive and powerful, or because they seem difficult

cartoonish very silly or exaggerated, often in a way that is not appropriate

self-publicising to advertise/ make yourself known to the public

attendent closely connected with sth

controversy public discussion/arg. about sth many people strongly disagree about

dent damage sb's confidence or reputation

under sb's aegis with the protection or support of a particular person

poignant having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you sad

to pay homage to sth that is said or done to show respect

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