9 3 noun n noun
• a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
adjective satellite
• consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story
Example sentence • The book was written in the first-person narrative .
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
adjective satellite
• intentionally arousing sexual desire
Example sentence • The artist's painting was deemed provocative by some viewers.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
Example sentence • She made a tentative approach towards the stray dog.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• given to or characterized by argument
Example sentence • She had an argumentative approach to every discussion.
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.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage
Example sentence • She used manipulative tactics to get her way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to communication
Example sentence • She is a very communicative person and always keeps us updated.
14 5 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• standing for something else
noun
• a person who represents others
adjective satellite
• serving to represent or typify
Example sentence • Each state in the United States has two senators and a representative in the House of Representatives.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• relating to or based on or involving comparison
noun
• the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
Example sentence • In this comparative , we will assess the strengths and weaknesses of two different products.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Example sentence • She bought a set of decorative pillows to add a pop of color to her living room.
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.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• requiring attention or action
noun
• a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
Example sentence • It is an imperative that we finish the project by tomorrow.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
noun
• a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
adjective satellite
• (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
Example sentence • His body language was indicative of his nervousness.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The documentary was highly informative and educational.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• stimulating evacuation of feces
Example sentence • She took a laxative to relieve her constipation.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
Example sentence • The legislative branch is responsible for making laws.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• producing a sizeable profit
Example sentence • Investing in real estate can be a lucrative business venture.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• being in force or having or exerting force
noun
• a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
adjective satellite
• effective; producing a desired effect
Example sentence • The secret operative infiltrated the enemy's headquarters.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
adjective satellite
• tending to soothe or tranquilize
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient relax.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• not financially safe or secure
Example sentence • The film is a speculative sci-fi drama set in a futuristic world.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• full of trivial conversation
Example sentence • She is a talkative person who loves to chat with everyone.
14 5 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or responsible for administration
Example sentence • The administrative duties include organizing meetings and maintaining records.
13 5 adjective adj adjective
• intended as a commemoration
noun
• an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
Example sentence • They issued a commemorative stamp to celebrate the anniversary of the event.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The storm was the causative factor behind the power outage.
13 4 adjective adj noun
• a person devoted to the contemplative life
adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She enjoyed taking long, contemplative walks in nature.
10 4 adjective adj noun
• an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
adjective satellite
• syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence
Example sentence • The copulative verb 'to be' connects the subject with the complement.
11 4 adjective adj noun
• either of two or more related or complementary variables
Example sentence • The correlative coefficients between variables A and B were computed.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• increasing by successive addition
Example sentence • The cumulative effect of smoking can lead to serious health problems.
10 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• exploding almost instantaneously
Example sentence • The detonative explosion was heard from miles away.
9 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• serving to bring to mind
Example sentence • The painting was truly evocative , bringing tears to my eyes.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
adjective satellite
• consisting of or forming human or animal figures
Example sentence • She used figurative language to describe the sunset.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
adjective satellite
• capable of forming new cells and tissues
Example sentence • Her formative years were spent in a small town.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• having the ability to produce or originate
adjective satellite
• producing new life or offspring
Example sentence • The artist used a generative process to create the painting.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• clarifying by use of examples
Example sentence • The professor used illustrative diagrams to explain complex concepts.
9 4 adjective adj adjective
• marked by or given to imitation
Example sentence • He has an imitative talent for mimicry.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or pertaining to or marked by genetic mutation
Example sentence • The mutative of the gene caused a change in the organism's physical characteristics.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• serving as or indicating the subject of a verb and words identified with the subject of a copular verb
noun
• the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb
adjective satellite
• named; bearing the name of a specific person
Example sentence • The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to or dealing with norms
Example sentence • The researcher used normative data to establish a baseline for comparison.
10 4 adjective adj Example sentence • He used pejorative language when talking about his opponent.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
adjective satellite
• tending or having the power to preserve
Example sentence • The food contains a high amount of preservatives to prolong its shelf life.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• tending to prevent or hinder
noun
• remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
adjective satellite
• preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Example sentence • Wearing a mask is a preventative measure against the spread of diseases.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Example sentence • She took a purgative medication to relieve her constipation.
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