8 3 adjective
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noun
• a substance that abrades or wears down
Example sentence • Her abrasive comments offended everyone in the room.
10 3 adjective
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adjective satellite
• showing indifference or disregard
Example sentence • She gave a dismissive wave of her hand and walked away.
8 3 adjective
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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
adjective satellite
• spreading or spread throughout
Example sentence • The pervasive aroma of freshly baked bread filled the entire bakery.
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.
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 .
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noun
• someone suffering psychological depression
Example sentence • The therapist diagnosed him with a major depressive disorder.
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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.
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adjective
• tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
Example sentence • I find those intrusive advertisements on websites really annoying.
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adjective satellite
• imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example sentence • The hurricane caused massive destruction.
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adjective satellite
• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
Example sentence • The authoritarian regime imposes oppressive laws on its citizens.
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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.
10 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The government implemented repressive measures to silence dissent.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
Example sentence • Her essay was very discursive and lacked a clear thesis statement.
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adj
adjective satellite
• expressing offensive reproach
Example sentence • He was charged with abusive behavior towards his wife.
7 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The elusive fox is difficult to spot in the wild.
7 3 adjective
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adjective satellite
• wearing away by friction
Example sentence • The erosive force of the waves gradually wore away the rocky coastline.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• deliberately vague or ambiguous
Example sentence • He gave an evasive answer when asked about his whereabouts.
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adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
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adjective satellite
• sticking out; protruding
Example sentence • The obtrusive noise from the construction site made it difficult to focus.
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