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propitious

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  1. favorable             
 
pro.pi.tious \pr*-'pish-*s\ aj [ME propicious, fr. L propitius, fr. pro- 
   before + petere)X to seek - more at PRO-, FEATHER 1: favorably disposed : 
   BENEVOLENT  2: being of good omen : AUSPICIOUS {~ sign}  3: tending to 
   favor : ADVANTAGEOUS  - pro.pi.tious.ly av