9 3 adjective adj adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
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 adjective
• for the purpose of attack rather than defense
noun
• the action of attacking an enemy
adjective satellite
• violating or tending to violate or offend against
Example sentence • His offensive comment about her appearance hurt her feelings.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
adjective satellite
• large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
Example sentence • She has an extensive collection of books.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• tending to give force or emphasis
noun
• a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
adjective satellite
• characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
Example sentence • She participated in an intensive workout program to prepare for the marathon.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • She felt apprehensive about starting a new job.
13 4 adjective adj adjective
• including all or everything
noun
• an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge
Example sentence • She gave us a comprehensive overview of the topic.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in a pensive mood, lost in her thoughts.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• relatively low in price or charging low prices
Example sentence • I found an inexpensive book at the used bookstore.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• not causing anger or annoyance
Example sentence • She always chooses movies with inoffensive content.
16 5 noun n noun
• a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force
Example sentence • The military launched a counteroffensive to push back the enemy forces.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• containing or using responses; alternating
Example sentence • The responsive design of the website ensures that it looks good on all devices.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• not responding to some influence or stimulus
Example sentence • The patient was taken to the emergency room because he was unresponsive .
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
adjective satellite
• of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
Example sentence • She had an expansive smile that lit up the room.
13 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • She remained nonresponsive throughout the entire meeting.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• intended or having the power to induce action or belief
Example sentence • Her persuasive argument convinced me to change my mind.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
noun
• any word or group of words functioning as a noun
adjective satellite
• of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
Example sentence • She provided substantive evidence to support her claims.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• having abnormally low blood pressure
noun
• a person who has abnormally low blood pressure
Example sentence • The patient's blood pressure dropped to a hypotensive level after taking the medication.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
Example sentence • The suspenseful movie had a highly suspensive ending.
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 satellite
• tending or directed upward
Example sentence • She displayed ascensive behavior by constantly seeking to improve herself.
11 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• being of equal extent or scope or duration
Example sentence • The extent of the city was coextensive with its administrative boundaries.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• making a strong or vivid impression
adjective satellite
• producing a strong effect
Example sentence • The fireworks display was absolutely impressive .
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
• having normal blood pressure
Example sentence • The patient remains normotensive after receiving the medication.
14 5 Example sentence • The team went on the offensive in the second half of the game.
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.
12 4
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9 3 adjective adj adjective
• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
Example sentence • The teacher was very attentive to her students' needs.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to perception
Example sentence • She has always been a perceptive observer of human behavior.
14 5 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • I can't afford that superexpensive car.
9 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • Companies often use financial incentives to attract and retain talented employees.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
Example sentence • I find those intrusive advertisements on websites really annoying.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
Example sentence • She is an inventive artist who constantly pushes the boundaries of her craft.
10 3 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 • She takes preventive measures to avoid catching a cold.
8 3 adjective adj noun
• a substance that abrades or wears down
Example sentence • Her abrasive comments offended everyone in the room.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• expressing offensive reproach
Example sentence • He was charged with abusive behavior towards his wife.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
Example sentence • I am running out of adhesive for my crafts.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
adjective satellite
• caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Example sentence • He has a compulsive need to check his phone every five minutes.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
Example sentence • The DNA evidence provided conclusive proof of the suspect's guilt.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone suffering psychological depression
Example sentence • The therapist diagnosed him with a major depressive disorder.
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.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The elusive fox is difficult to spot in the wild.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• performing gestures or possessing qualities or features that suggest a certain state of being or emotion
adjective satellite
• characterized by expression
Example sentence • She has an expressive face that always reveals her emotions.
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