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.
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.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• involving competition or competitiveness
adjective satellite
• subscribing to capitalistic competition
Example sentence • She is a competitive athlete.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• clearly defined or formulated
Example sentence • The book provides a definitive guide to learning the piano.
14 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
Example sentence • He is hypersensitive to bright lights and loud noises.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The inquisitive child asked many questions.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• not responsive to physical stimuli
Example sentence • He made an insensitive comment about her weight.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
noun
• something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
Example sentence • This food additive is known to enhance the flavor of the dish.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• the uninflected form of the verb
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The government introduced punitive measures to discourage tax evasion.
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 4 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by repetition
adjective satellite
• repetitive and persistent
Example sentence • I find this song very repetitive and annoying.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• serving to express or indicate possession
noun
• the case expressing ownership
Example sentence • The genitive is a grammatical case used in some languages to show relationships.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning
noun
• a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
Example sentence • The verb 'to find' is transitive in the sentence 'I need to find my keys.'
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object
noun
• a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object
Example sentence • She prefers intransitive verbs over transitive verbs in her writing.
14 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• sensitive to visible light
Example sentence • Some medications can make the skin more photosensitive .
14 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
Example sentence • He has a supersensitive sense of smell and can detect even the faintest odors.
10 4 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
adjective satellite
• resulting from or employing derivation
Example sentence • She loves reading classic literature, especially the derivatives of Jane Austen's novels.
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 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.
8 3 adjective adj noun
• remedy that eases pain and discomfort
adjective satellite
• moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a lenitive ointment for my sunburn.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• (Romance languages) relating to or denoting a part of a whole or a quantity that is less than the whole
noun
• word (such a `some' or `less') that is used to indicate a part as distinct from a whole
adjective satellite
• serving to separate or divide into parts
8 3 adjective adj noun
• a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
Example sentence • The smell of the garbage was so vomitive that I had to cover my nose.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• (of a verb) Taking a complement that expresses a result along with a direct object, or inherently implying a complement; or synonymous with causative.
Example sentence • The factitive verb 'make' indicates the causing of a change of state or condition.
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Example sentence • The monitive tone of her voice made it clear that she was not pleased.
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Example sentence • The couple engaged in a unitive dance that symbolized their deep connection.
8 3 adjective adj noun
• A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.
adjective
• Of or pertaining the will or volition.
Example sentence • He expressed a volitive desire to pursue his dreams.
11 4 adjective
• affirming or giving assent
Example sentence • Yes, that is the affirmative answer.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to capacitance
Example sentence • The capacitive touchscreen on my phone is very responsive.
10 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• serving to expound or set forth
Example sentence • The expositive essay provided a clear explanation of the scientific concept.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example sentence • The hurricane caused massive destruction.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• never having had security classification
Example sentence • He has a nonsensitive skin and can tolerate harsh chemicals.
12 4 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• (of a modifier) placed after another word
Example sentence • The postpositive adjective 'former' is used to describe someone who used to have a particular position or status.
14 6 adjective adj Example sentence • Some people have a radiosensitive reaction to electromagnetic fields.
11 5 noun n noun
• Slide (used with a projector for projecting images)
Example sentence • I found an old diapositive of my parents' wedding.
14 5 adjective adj
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Example sentence • Her nonacquisitive nature made her a beloved philanthropist.
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Example sentence • Some people believe that nonnutritive foods should be avoided.
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Example sentence • The company implemented a nonpunitive policy to encourage employees to report safety concerns.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• Having a positive phototropic or phototactic response; attracted by light
Example sentence • The photopositive bacteria grew in the presence of light.
12 5 adjective adj noun
• A person with that blood
adjective
• Of blood serum Testing positive for a given pathogen, especially HIV (HIV positive).
Example sentence • The individual was confirmed to be seropositive for HIV during the routine blood test.
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Example sentence • He has an ultrasensitive sense of smell.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
Example sentence • She is very secretive about her personal life.
15 6 adjective adj adjective
• Acting to hinder or obstruct competition.
Example sentence • The company engaged in anticompetitive practices to manipulate market prices.
11 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
Example sentence • She has a vivid and imaginative imagination.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of or providing nourishment
Example sentence • Milk is highly nutritive as it contains vitamins and minerals.
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.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to motor vehicles
adjective satellite
• containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
Example sentence • He works for an automotive company.
11 5 adjective adj adjective
• done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
noun
• a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners
adjective satellite
• involving the joint activity of two or more
Example sentence • The students were cooperative during the group project.
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