Portentous

por-TEN-tuhs (/pɔːˈtɛntəs/)

ominous; foreboding; having great significance.

“Jonathan’s situation was nothing short of portentous – social isolation, alcohol dependence, and chain smoking rarely signal a happy ending.”

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"In order to avoid the rigmarole of lengthy negotiations, I added two bottles of whiskey to the deal, and it was settled on the spot."

to be grateful or thankful; duty-bound.

a trite or banal remark, often expressed as if it were profound.

to overpower or dominate someone or something.

aware or conscious of something.

a set of instructions or guidelines, often for grading or evaluating.