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provocative

/prəˈvɒkətɪv/
pro · voc · a · tive prə · ˈvɒk · ə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. provocative; inflammatory; stimulating
中文释义
煽动性的，挑衅的
Significado en Español
provocativo
한국어 뜻
도발적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêu khích
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Example Sentence

The article contained many provocative statements.

这篇文章包含许多煽动性的声明。

Synonyms
inciting inflammatory stimulating
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(before) + voc(speak, call) + ative→ provocative, inciting.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “provocative”?

  1. A Bland
  2. B Stimulating
  3. C Dull
  4. D Ineffective
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B — Stimulating. “provocative” means adj. provocative; inflammatory; stimulating

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The artist's ______ painting sparked heated debate all across the city.

  1. A provocative
  2. B dull
  3. C boring
  4. D soothing
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A — provocative. “provocative” means adj. provocative; inflammatory; stimulating

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Common questions about “provocative”

What does “provocative” mean?

provocative — adj. provocative; inflammatory; stimulating. In Chinese: 煽动性的，挑衅的.

How do you pronounce “provocative”?

provocative is pronounced /prəˈvɒkətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · voc · a · tive.

How do you use “provocative” in a sentence?

The article contained many provocative statements. (这篇文章包含许多煽动性的声明。)

What are synonyms for “provocative”?

inciting, inflammatory, stimulating — all close in meaning to provocative (adj. provocative; inflammatory; stimulating).

Is “provocative” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. provocative appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “provocative”?

pro-(before) + voc(speak, call) + ative→ provocative, inciting.

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