9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• spreading or spread throughout
Example sentence • The pervasive aroma of freshly baked bread filled the entire bakery.
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
• deliberately vague or ambiguous
Example sentence • He gave an evasive answer when asked about his whereabouts.
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.
10 3 adjective adj noun
• a radical supporter of political or social revolution
adjective satellite
• in opposition to a civil authority or government
Example sentence • His subversive actions were deemed a threat to national security.
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.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example sentence • The hurricane caused massive destruction.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
Example sentence • A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
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
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentence • His incisive analysis helped us understand the problem better.
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.
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 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking in energy or will
noun
• the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
adjective satellite
• peacefully resistant in response to injustice
Example sentence • He has a passive attitude towards work and never takes initiative.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • She felt apprehensive about starting a new job.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• relating to a technique that does not involve puncturing the skin or entering a body cavity
Example sentence • The noninvasive procedure does not require any incisions.
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 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 .
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
• 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.
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 adjective adj adjective
• having the ability or power to create
adjective satellite
• promoting construction or creation
Example sentence • She is a creative writer.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Example sentence • He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching.
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 adjective adj
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Example sentence • She used a nonabrasive cleanser to avoid scratching the delicate surface.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• someone suffering psychological depression
Example sentence • The therapist diagnosed him with a major depressive disorder.
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.
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.
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
• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
Example sentence • The authoritarian regime imposes oppressive laws on its citizens.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in a pensive mood, lost in her thoughts.
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.
11 3 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• favoring or promoting progress
noun
• a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
adjective satellite
• favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
Example sentence • The progressive rock band played an amazing concert last night.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Example sentence • The author was known for being reclusive and rarely made public appearances.
10 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The government implemented repressive measures to silence dissent.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• possessing the ability to repel
Example sentence • The smell of rotting garbage was repulsive .
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.
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