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active |
My grandpa is very active despite his age.
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massive |
That footballer is paid a massive amount of money.
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expensive |
My very expensive new saucepan was advertised as being non-stick.
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competitive |
The parent race on Sports Day is very competitive.
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positive |
Jean is very negative about his work but Tom is more positive.
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narrative |
A narrative tells the story of a series of events, usually in a short story or novel.
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decorative |
The wallpaper had a very decorative pattern.
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sensitive |
A sensitive person can be easily upset.
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exclusive |
They were honoured to be invited to attend the exclusive party.
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explosive |
There was a large blast from the explosive.
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effective |
The animal mask was an effective disguise.
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offensive |
He was a very rude and offensive person.
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corrosive |
Acid is corrosive to metal.
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conclusive |
The evidence was conclusive and so the judge sent him to jail.
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comprehensive |
It was a comprehensive reading list.
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oppressive |
The dictator was very oppressive.
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excessive |
Excessive eating causes bad health.
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inquisitive |
An inquisitive child asks many questions.
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