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Can you work with the words? (I)

a. wishing good things (for another) ; well
1. benign
disposed

b. domineering; giving orders in a manner
2. benedictory
permitting no refusal

c. not to be soothed or pacified; unyielding to
3. benevolent
pity or entreaty

d. tending, or intended, to pacify, to soothe,
4. bona fide
or to change hostility to friendliness

5. dictatorial e. kindly, good-natured; not cancerous

6. placatory f. calm, unruffled, undisturbed

7. implacable g. self-satisfied; smug

8. placid h. of the nature of, or relating to, blessings

9. complacent i. in good faith; sincere; valid