Justinian ... 1 questions

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to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone:
sākt mācīties
endorse
Justinus’s candidacy to the throne was endorsed by few.
to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:
sākt mācīties
thwart
Justinus’s candidacy to the throne was thwarted.
famous, well respected, and admired:
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illustrious
Justinus’s reign is believed to have been illustrious
the state of being easily seen or well known:
sākt mācīties
prominence
Justinian’s father rose to prominence prior to his son's elevation.
the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you:
sākt mācīties
the gift of the gab
She's got the gift of gab - she should work in sales and marketing.
Justinian’s marriage to Theodora was the gift of the gab
a surprising or unexpected event:
sākt mācīties
turn-up for the book
Well, that's a turn-up for the books - I never thought he'd get the job.
Justinian’s marriage to Theodora was a turn-up for the books
to be the result of chance and something that you have no control over:
sākt mācīties
be the luck of the draw
You can't choose who you play against - it's just the luck of the draw.
wishing to fight or argue:
sākt mācīties
belligerent
She was so belligerent that I gave up trying to explain.
Watch out! Lee's in a belligerent mood.
not thinking or worrying about other people or their feelings:
sākt mācīties
inconsiderate
Justinian was inconsiderate
used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering:
understanding
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sympathetic
He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic about my problem.
showing that you understand how good something is, or are grateful for something:
sākt mācīties
appreciative
I'm very appreciative of all the support you've given me.
to consider something in relation to another thing and compare their different qualities or effects:
p. v compare
sākt mācīties
set against
You have to set the advantages of the plan against the disadvantages.
Louis has nothing to set against Justinian's great legal work
generous
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open-handed
How do you explain Theodora’s open-handedness with some people?

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