Definition
strongly desiring to acquire or possess
acquisitive
When I asked if I should change my diet, the doctor’s reply was -------.
affirmative
apprehensive
uneasy about the future; anxious
The Postal Services issued a ------- stamp in honor of Black History Month.
commemorative
causing something to be eaten away or dissolved
corrosive
inclined to express feeling openly
demonstrative
The tornado was the most ------ one in the past decade.
destructive
elusive
difficult to catch or grasp
The school will undertake ------ remodeling during the summer.
extensive
evasive, secret, or hidden
furtive
giving no sign of feeling; emotionless
impassive
The amount of the restaurant check is ----- of tax and tip.
inclusive
intensive
highly concentrated
My sister has an ------- sense of how other people are feeling.
intuitive
forward in conduct of in manner; pushy
obtrusive
causing displeasure or resentment
offensive
I felt ------ and did not participate in the argument.
passive
protective
guarding or shielding from harm or injury
I found the filmmaker's style -------- and hoped to see more of her work.
provocative
consisting of something real or important; worthwhile
substantive
including or containing everything
inclusive
The young man’s ----- glance made me think he had something to hide.
furtive
affirmative
expressing assent; confirming
Until she learned to avoid being -------, she had few friends.
obtrusive
guarding or shielding from harm or injury
protective