optimistic
showing or having a habit of expecting everything to turn out for the best
President McKinley was @ that America would have a good future.
monstrous
unusually large: gigantic; very ugly or vicious: horrible
He made a @ mistake when he addressed the President as 'Your Majesty'.
economic
of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Whether or not to keep the gold standard was a very important @ decision.
enthusiastic
filled with or marked by a strong excitement and active interest
Roosevelt's plan met with @ support from the people.
carnivorous
feeding on animal tissues
Lions and tigers are @ animals, and never eat grass or leaves.
desirous
eagerly wishing
Roosevelt was truly @ of everybody's good, which made him so popular.
emphatic
uttered with or marked by forcefulness of expression
He uttered his statement with an @ ring, making clear his conviction.
ruinous
causing or tending to cause complete collapse or destruction
The war had @ consequences on the Southern economy.
precedent
an earlier occurrence of something similar; something that may serve as an example or rule to be followed in the future
The court decision set a @ that no one may be held as a slave again.
profitable
producing gain or benefit from something
The contract proved to be @ to both parties, since both gained many advantages.
spacious
large or vast in size or capacity
They had a @ living room, perfect for hosting large numbers of people.
romantic
of, relating to, or resembling an old tale of knights and noble ladies, an adventure story, a love story, or a love affair
Valentine's Day is one of the most @ holidays.
boisterous
noisily rough: rowdy; marked by high spirits
The @ laughter of the children came into the room through the windows.
tenets
widely held beliefs, especially, ones held in common by members of a group
The @ of the Populist Party were taken over by the Progressives.
avid
having so much desire for something as to be greedy; very eager, enthusiastic
The new president was an @ reader of history, and read every chance he had.
weighty
of much importance, serious
The @ problems of the nation made the president very thoughtful and serious.
prosperous
having or showing success or financial good fortune; strong and healthy in growth
After the years of Reconstruction, the South became @ and well-off again.
characteristic
a special quality or appearance that makes an individual or group different from others
It was very @ of the president to be excited about history and hunting.
wealthy
having a great amount of money or possessions; marked by plenty
The @ of this country must remember to help those who have less.
timely
coming early or at the right time; especially suitable for the time
With his very @ intervention, the ambassador prevented a huge fight.