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.
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 satellite
• having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water
Example sentence • He has a retentive memory and can remember things easily.
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
• not native and not fully established; locally or temporarily naturalized
Example sentence • The adventive species have been thriving in this new environment.
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'.
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.
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.
11 4 adjective
adj
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13 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
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Example sentence • She was an overattentive parent, constantly checking in on her children's activities.
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.
11 4 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • He is often unattentive during meetings.
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
• 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.
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.
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.
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
• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Example sentence • His disruptive behavior in class led to his suspension.
7 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The elusive fox is difficult to spot in the wild.
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.
12 4 adjective
adj
Example sentence • She felt apprehensive about starting a new job.
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.
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.
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
• 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.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
adjective satellite
• connecting or tending to connect
Example sentence • A connective is a word or phrase that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
10 3 adjective
adj
noun
• a device for treating injury or disease
adjective satellite
• designed to promote discipline
Example sentence • She wore corrective lenses to improve her vision.
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.
10 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• showing indifference or disregard
Example sentence • She gave a dismissive wave of her hand and walked away.
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.
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 3 adjective
adj
adjective
• making a strong or vivid impression
adjective satellite
• producing a strong effect
Example sentence • The fireworks display was absolutely impressive .
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.
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.
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.
5 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
adjective satellite
• of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
Example sentence • I love eating green olives.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example sentence • From my perspective , it seems like a good decision.
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