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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
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.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
Example sentence • The English language has 6 plosives: p, b, t, d, k, and g.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)
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• of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Example sentence • The corrosive acid burned through the metal pipe.
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 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
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• of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
Example sentence • She had an expansive smile that lit up the room.
7 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• wearing away by friction
Example sentence • The erosive force of the waves gradually wore away the rocky coastline.
13 4 adjective adj
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Example sentence • She remained nonresponsive throughout the entire meeting.
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.
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.
11 3 noun n noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • From my perspective , it seems like a good decision.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• making a strong or vivid impression
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• producing a strong effect
Example sentence • The fireworks display was absolutely impressive .
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or concerned with or related to the future
Example sentence • We visited the prospective college campus to get a feel for the environment.
10 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• considered individually
Example sentence • Each student must locate their respective classroom.
9 3 noun n noun
• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
Example sentence • He let out a loud expletive when he dropped his phone.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to exploit or make use of
Example sentence • The company engaged in exploitive labor practices, paying workers below minimum wage.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
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• large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
Example sentence • She has an extensive collection of books.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• concerned with or related to the past
noun
• an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
Example sentence • The museum is hosting a retrospective of Picasso's work.
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 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 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 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 .
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.
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
• inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
adjective satellite
• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant
Example sentence • She had always been a submissive person, never standing up for herself.
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.
13 4 adjective adj adjective
• given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
Example sentence • She is a very introspective person.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• Not exclusive; general.
Example sentence • This is a nonexclusive club, anyone can join.
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 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.
12 4 adjective adj adjective
• not capable of impressing
Example sentence • The team's performance was unimpressive , and they lost the match.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• An implosive sound; an implodent.
Example sentence • The implosive force of the explosion caused widespread damage.
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
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Example sentence • The anticorrosive paint helped protect the metal surface from rust.
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.
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.
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.
16 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below
Example sentence • The fuel-air explosive detonated with a deafening blast, leveling the entire building.
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
• 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.
16 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an explosive material that is easily molded around the object it is intended to destroy
Example sentence • The terrorists used plastic explosives to blow up the building.
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.
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