Staunch - firm and dependable especially in loyalty - верный, стойкий
No longer a staunch supporter of the movement, Todd now will openly question whether its goals are worthwhile.
Refractory - stubbornly resistant to authority control - непокорный, упрямый, огнеупорный
Used to studious high school students, Martha was unprepared for the refractory Kindergarteners who neither still nor listened to a single word she said.
Mollify - to take someone angry less angry; placate - смягчать, успокаивать
In the morning, Janine was unable to mollify Harry, if he happened to become angry, unless he'd had his cup of coffee.
Contrive - to pull of a plan or scheme, usually through skill or trickery - замышлять, ухитряться
Despite a low GPA, he contrived to get into college, going so far as to write his own glowing letters of recommendation.
Languid - not inclined towards physical effort; slow and relaxed - томный, вялый, скучный
As the sun beat down and the temperature climbed higher, we spent a languid week lying around the house.
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