9 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • Companies often use financial incentives to attract and retain talented employees.
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.
12 4 noun n noun
• a negative motivational influence
Example sentence • High taxes can act as a disincentive for individuals to work harder.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
Example sentence • The teacher was very attentive to her students' needs.
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.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• showing a lack of attention or care
adjective satellite
• not showing due care or attention
Example sentence • He was inattentive to the teacher's instructions.
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 noun n noun
• abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Example sentence • She hurled invective at her opponent during the debate.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
Example sentence • She had convulsive tremors that made it difficult for her to hold a cup.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The bacteria is highly infective and can spread easily.
10 3 adjective adj
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Example sentence • The convective heat transfer process occurs in fluids through the motion of the fluid particles.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• not causing anger or annoyance
Example sentence • She always chooses movies with inoffensive content.
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.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• forming a whole or aggregate
noun
• members of a cooperative enterprise
adjective satellite
• done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
Example sentence • The collective decided to donate all the funds to charity.
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
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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 .
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.
9 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The defective laptop would not turn on.
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.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• offering fun and gaiety
Example sentence • The house was decorated with festive lights and ornaments.
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 .
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example sentence • She sat in a pensive mood, lost in her thoughts.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
Example sentence • She is known for her vindictive nature, always seeking revenge on those who wrong her.
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.
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.
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.
9 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
adjective satellite
• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Example sentence • The new marketing strategy proved to be highly effective in increasing sales.
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.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• not producing an intended effect
adjective satellite
• lacking in power or forcefulness
Example sentence • The ineffective medicine did nothing to alleviate her pain.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• relatively low in price or charging low prices
Example sentence • I found an inexpensive book at the used bookstore.
10 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The company implemented an innovative approach to improve customer service.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
Example sentence • I find those intrusive advertisements on websites really annoying.
9 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
Example sentence • She has an intuitive sense of direction and never gets lost.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to select; characterized by careful choice
Example sentence • She is very selective about the books she reads.
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
• relating to or affected by an abnormal collection of blood or other fluid
Example sentence • Regular physical activity can help prevent congestive heart failure.
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.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
Example sentence • The experiment yielded inconclusive results.
11 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
Example sentence • Her decision to help was instinctive , she didn't even think about it.
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.
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 satellite
• characterized by emotion
Example sentence • The documentary had an affective impact on the audience.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity
Example sentence • Copper is a conductive material.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• arising from inductance
adjective satellite
• inducing or influencing; leading on
Example sentence • She presented an inductive argument based on her observations.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• not being or composed of aborigines
adjective satellite
• of persons born in another area or country than that lived in
Example sentence • She struggled to understand the nonnative language.
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