8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• having a capacity for adaptation
Example sentence • The adaptive software adjusts to the user's preferences.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
Example sentence • The magician's trick was deceptive , making it appear as if he had made the bird disappear.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• showing faulty adaptation
Example sentence • His maladaptive behavior hindered his progress in therapy.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
Example sentence • Their nonadaptive behavior hindered their ability to solve the problem.
9 3 noun n noun
• a police officer who investigates crimes
Example sentence • The detective followed the suspect all the way to the crime scene.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• tending to become more severe or wider in scope
noun
• chemical agent capable of activity
adjective satellite
• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Example sentence • She is an active member of the club.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
adjective satellite
• having power to arouse interest
Example sentence • She is very attractive and always catches people's attention.
11 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The preadaptive behavior of certain species allows them to survive in changing environments.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• involving competition or competitiveness
adjective satellite
• subscribing to capitalistic competition
Example sentence • She is a competitive athlete.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• having the ability or power to create
adjective satellite
• promoting construction or creation
Example sentence • She is a creative writer.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• causing destruction or much damage
Example sentence • The hurricane caused destructive winds and heavy rain.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• of parents and children; related by adoption
Example sentence • She grew up in an adoptive family after being orphaned as a baby.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an agent or device intended to prevent conception
adjective satellite
• capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Example sentence • I am considering using a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Example sentence • His disruptive behavior in class led to his suspension.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to perception
Example sentence • She has always been a perceptive observer of human behavior.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
Example sentence • The country launched a preemptive strike to protect its borders.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• ready or willing to receive favorably
adjective satellite
• open to arguments, ideas, or change
Example sentence • She was always receptive to new ideas and suggestions.
9 3 noun n noun
• a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
adjective satellite
• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Example sentence • The manager issued a new directive to streamline the production process.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to corrupt or pervert
Example sentence • His corruptive behavior led to the downfall of the company.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• determining or having the power to determine an outcome
Example sentence • She made a decisive decision to quit her job and start her own business.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
Example sentence • She was known for her descriptive writing style.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• producing or characterized by eruptions
adjective satellite
• actively spewing out lava
Example sentence • The volcano had an eruptive phase, spewing lava and ash into the air.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
Example sentence • The presumptive candidate is expected to win the election.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or resulting in redemption
adjective satellite
• bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
Example sentence • Her redemptive actions helped to heal the broken community.
6 2 noun n noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause motion
Example sentence • He had a clear motive for committing the crime.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
noun
• an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
adjective satellite
• as found in nature in the elemental form
Example sentence • The guide pointed out the various plants that were native to the region.
11 4 adjective
• affirming or giving assent
Example sentence • Yes, that is the affirmative answer.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
adjective satellite
• serving or used in place of another
Example sentence • Some people choose alternative medicine over conventional treatments.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• forming a whole or aggregate
noun
• members of a cooperative enterprise
adjective satellite
• done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
Example sentence • The collective decided to donate all the funds to charity.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
noun
• a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
adjective satellite
• having social or political views favoring conservatism
Example sentence • She has a conservative approach to investing.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
noun
• a person responsible for the administration of a business
Example sentence • The executive of the company made the final decision.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
adjective satellite
• lasting for a markedly brief time
Example sentence • The police chased after the fugitive through the dark alleyways.
10 5 noun n noun
• readiness to embark on bold new ventures
adjective satellite
• serving to set in motion
Example sentence • She took the initiative and started a recycling program in her neighborhood.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example sentence • The hurricane caused massive destruction.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
adjective satellite
• having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant
verb
• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Example sentence • She had a negative attitude towards the project.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
noun
• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
adjective satellite
• emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings or interpretation
Example sentence • The objective of this experiment is to determine the effect of temperature on plant growth.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
adjective satellite
• of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
Example sentence • I love eating green olives.
11 3 noun n noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • From my perspective , it seems like a good decision.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
noun
• the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution
adjective satellite
• persuaded of; very sure
Example sentence • She has a positive attitude towards life.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
adjective satellite
• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
Example sentence • The anthropologist studied the tools and artifacts of primitive societies.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Example sentence • She wore a protective coat to keep warm in the freezing weather.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
noun
• a person related by blood or marriage
adjective satellite
• properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'
Example sentence • He is my relative and we get along well.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• responsive to physical stimuli
noun
• someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
Example sentence • She has very sensitive skin and can't tolerate certain fabrics.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
adjective satellite
• tending to spread quickly
Example sentence • He was known for his aggressive behavior on the basketball court.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
noun
• an attitude of defensiveness
adjective satellite
• attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Example sentence • He became defensive and started arguing when questioned about his actions.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • He was penalized for his excessive celebration after scoring a goal.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
noun
• a news report that is reported first by one news organization
adjective satellite
• not divided or shared with others
Example sentence • They have an exclusive contract with that company.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
noun
• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
adjective satellite
• liable to lead to sudden change or violence
Example sentence • He was arrested for possessing explosives.
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