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Provocative Adj Arousing Anger Interest Annoying Typically Act

Provocative describes an act that arouses anger or interest, or is annoying. The example labels kicking sand in someone's face as a provocative act.

Provocador describe un acto que provoca enojo o interés, o que es molesto. El ejemplo califica patear arena en la cara de alguien como un acto provocador.

Word provocative
Part of Speech ADJ.
Definition arousing anger or interest; annoying.
Sentence In a typically provocative act, the bully kicked sand into the weaker man's face.

Tags: psat, hf

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