10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
Example sentence • The country launched a preemptive strike to protect its borders.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to or resulting in redemption
adjective satellite
• bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
Example sentence • Her redemptive actions helped to heal the broken community.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an agent or device intended to prevent conception
adjective satellite
• capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Example sentence • I am considering using a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• ready or willing to receive favorably
adjective satellite
• open to arguments, ideas, or change
Example sentence • She was always receptive to new ideas and suggestions.
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• having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
Example sentence • The presumptive candidate is expected to win the election.
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 noun n noun
• a police officer who investigates crimes
Example sentence • The detective followed the suspect all the way to the crime scene.
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.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • She was unreceptive to my proposal, refusing to even listen to my ideas.
11 4 adjective
• affirming or giving assent
Example sentence • Yes, that is the affirmative answer.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example sentence • The hurricane caused massive destruction.
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 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
adjective satellite
• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
Example sentence • The anthropologist studied the tools and artifacts of primitive societies.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Example sentence • She wore a protective coat to keep warm in the freezing weather.
11 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
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• serving or used in place of another
Example sentence • Some people choose alternative medicine over conventional treatments.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
Example sentence • The captive pleaded for mercy.
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.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
noun
• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
adjective satellite
• emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings or interpretation
Example sentence • The objective of this experiment is to determine the effect of temperature on plant growth.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• of parents and children; related by adoption
Example sentence • She grew up in an adoptive family after being orphaned as a baby.
12 5 adjective adj adjective satellite
• feeling or expressive of gratitude
Example sentence • I am appreciative of your kind gesture.
10 4 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to motor vehicles
adjective satellite
• containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
Example sentence • He works for an automotive company.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
Example sentence • The magician's trick was deceptive , making it appear as if he had made the bird disappear.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Example sentence • His disruptive behavior in class led to his suspension.
11 4 adjective adj adjective
• tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
Example sentence • The documentary was highly informative and educational.
10 4 noun n adjective
• of or relating to locomotion
noun
• a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
Example sentence • The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars behind it.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or relating to perception
Example sentence • She has always been a perceptive observer of human behavior.
10 3 adjective adj adjective
• producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
adjective satellite
• yielding positive results
Example sentence • She had a productive day at work, completing all her tasks.
12 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• producing new life or offspring
Example sentence • The female reproductive system is responsible for the production of ova.
12 4 adjective adj Example sentence • She felt apprehensive about starting a new job.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• of or being or relating to or involving cognition
Example sentence • The study examined the cognitive abilities of elderly individuals.
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 4 adjective adj adjective satellite
• clearly defined or formulated
Example sentence • The book provides a definitive guide to learning the piano.
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• (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
Example sentence • She has a vivid and imaginative imagination.
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.
8 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The government introduced punitive measures to discourage tax evasion.
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 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.
8 3 adjective adj adjective
• producing or characterized by eruptions
adjective satellite
• actively spewing out lava
Example sentence • The volcano had an eruptive phase, spewing lava and ash into the air.
9 3 noun n noun
• a positive motivational influence
Example sentence • Companies often use financial incentives to attract and retain talented employees.
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.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• tending to select; characterized by careful choice
Example sentence • She is very selective about the books she reads.
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.
8 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• having a capacity for adaptation
Example sentence • The adaptive software adjusts to the user's preferences.
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• tending to corrupt or pervert
Example sentence • His corruptive behavior led to the downfall of the company.
11 3 adjective adj adjective
• serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
Example sentence • She was known for her descriptive writing style.
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.
7 3 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective satellite
• characterized by emotion
Example sentence • Her emotive speech moved everyone in the audience.
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• high in price or charging high prices
Example sentence • That designer handbag is very expensive .
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