Sentences

"Enjoy life!" might be the motto of a(n) _____ person.

convivial

My sister-in-law is a(n) _____ person whom I try to avoid whenever she is in a bad mood.

irascible

My boss had such a _____ disposition that almost every conversation became an argument.

truculent

The best man gave a toast, wishing the newlyweds a(n) ____ life together.

felicitous

Knowing I was a novice, the riding teacher gave me the most ______ horse.

placid

The _____ union leader was in  no mood for minor concessions from management.

surly

Most tragic melodramas feature a(n) _____ villain who plots against the hero.

unctuous

"Why do we have to do that?" asked Lily in her ____ way.

querulous

The critic for the Examiner was quite ______ in his review, referring to the play as a "paragon of mediocrity."

sardonic

The teacher greeted the kindergartners with _____ on their first day of school.

ebullience

The Navy captain gave this advice to his sailors before they headed into town: "Enjoy the _____ atmosphere, but be careful no to be drawn into arguments with any ____ individuals."

convivial...irascible