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.
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 noun
n
noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • Companies often use financial incentives to attract and retain talented employees.
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 satellite
• having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
Example sentence • He has a retentive memory and can remember things easily.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• not native and not fully established; locally or temporarily naturalized
Example sentence • The adventive species have been thriving in this new environment.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a negative motivational influence
Example sentence • High taxes can act as a disincentive for individuals to work harder.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
Example sentence • The artist's work was criticized for being uninventive and lacking originality.
8 3 adjective
adj
noun
• A word having this construction.
adjective
• Indicating an agent or agency (as -er in lexicographer).
Example sentence • The agentive form of the noun 'teacher' is 'teach'.
11 4 adjective
adj
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9 3 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • Sarah was assentive in her response to her colleague's idea.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• The concave triangular sections of vaulting that provide the transition between a dome and the square base on which it is set and transfer the weight of the dome.
Example sentence • The cupola of the church is supported by pendentives.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
Example sentence • He had an unretentive memory and often forgot important details.
10 3 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The fermentive process is essential for making certain types of cheese.
10 3 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The Earth's atmosphere is sustentive of life.
11 4 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • He is often unattentive during meetings.
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
• pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
adjective satellite
• having power to arouse interest
Example sentence • She is very attractive and always catches people's attention.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
verb
• cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
Example sentence • Please give me a glass of water.
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 .
4 1 verb, adverb
v, adv
adjective
• actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
verb
• be an inhabitant of or reside in
Example sentence • I live in a small town.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • From my perspective , it seems like a good decision.
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.
16 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • There is a counterincentive for employees to work overtime because they do not receive any extra pay.
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 noun
n
noun
• a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
adjective satellite
• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Example sentence • The manager issued a new directive to streamline the production process.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
Example sentence • He conducted an exhaustive search but couldn't find his car keys.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
7 2 verb
v
verb
• stop blaming or grant forgiveness
Example sentence • I forgive you for your mistake.
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.
6 2 adjective
adj
adjective
• tending to become more severe or wider in scope
noun
• chemical agent capable of activity
adjective satellite
• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Example sentence • She is an active member of the club.
11 4
adjective
• affirming or giving assent
Example sentence • Yes, that is the affirmative answer.
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.
11 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
adjective satellite
• serving or used in place of another
Example sentence • Some people choose alternative medicine over conventional treatments.
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.
11 4 adjective
adj
adjective
• involving competition or competitiveness
adjective satellite
• subscribing to capitalistic competition
Example sentence • She is a competitive athlete.
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.
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.
11 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• causing destruction or much damage
Example sentence • The hurricane caused destructive winds and heavy rain.
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 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
noun
• a person responsible for the administration of a business
Example sentence • The executive of the company made the final decision.
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.
8 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
adjective satellite
• lasting for a markedly brief time
Example sentence • The police chased after the fugitive through the dark alleyways.
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 2 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example sentence • The hurricane caused massive destruction.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
adjective satellite
• causing or able to cause motion
Example sentence • He had a clear motive for committing the crime.
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.
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.
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