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 4 adjective adj adjective
• characterized by lack of decision and firmness
Example sentence • She was always indecisive , never able to make up her mind.
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.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • He was penalized for his excessive celebration after scoring a goal.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
Example sentence • His divisive remarks caused a rift among the group.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example sentence • She responded to his suggestion with a derisive laugh.
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 adjective
• not responsive to physical stimuli
Example sentence • He made an insensitive comment about her weight.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision
adjective satellite
• involving invasion or aggressive attack
Example sentence • The invasive vine quickly overtook the entire garden.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• a person who has obsessions
adjective satellite
• characterized by or constituting an obsession
Example sentence • He had an obsessive need to clean his apartment every day.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• in regular succession without gaps
Example sentence • They won five successive games in the tournament.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• serving to express or indicate possession
noun
• the case expressing ownership
Example sentence • The man's possessive made him jealous of anyone who spoke to his girlfriend.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
Example sentence • A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or pertaining to a recession
noun
• an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
Example sentence • The recessive gene for blue eyes can be passed down through generations.
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 Example sentence • The elusive fox is difficult to spot in the wild.
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 satellite
• having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
Example sentence • He remained impassive during the entire argument.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• deliberately vague or ambiguous
Example sentence • He gave an evasive answer when asked about his whereabouts.
13 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
Example sentence • She is an oversensitive person who gets easily offended by criticism.
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.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The team worked together to create a cohesive presentation.
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.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• showing indifference or disregard
Example sentence • She gave a dismissive wave of her hand and walked away.
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a written message addressed to a person or organization
Example sentence • He received a missive from his distant relative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
8 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by indirect references
Example sentence • The author's allusive language left the readers puzzled.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• aggressively self-assured
Example sentence • She is known for her assertive leadership style.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone suffering psychological depression
Example sentence • The therapist diagnosed him with a major depressive disorder.
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.
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 satellite
• proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
Example sentence • He made an impulsive decision to quit his job without another job lined up.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
adjective satellite
• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
Example sentence • He has been inactive in the workforce for several years.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
Example sentence • The company's new policy is to be more inclusive and diverse.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
Example sentence • I find those intrusive advertisements on websites really annoying.
8 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• stimulating evacuation of feces
Example sentence • She took a laxative to relieve her constipation.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
Example sentence • The authoritarian regime imposes oppressive laws on its citizens.
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