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A substance that unites or bonds surfaces together: Adhesives are used to stick things together so they won't fall apart.

Having the property of sticking; sticky: The glue on an envelope flap or on postage stamps, etc. are examples of adhesive materials.

1. A reference to confirming, or asserting, that something is true or correct: When little Jimmy asked if he could have another serving of ice cream, his mother made an affirmative answer of "yes".
2. Relating to indicating or giving assent or approval; a confirmation: The people made an affirmative vote for the new tax cut.
3. Descriptive of a positive or an optimistic attitude: Shirley had an affirmative outlook regarding her career as an actress.

1. Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion; such as, an aggressive regime.
2. Assertive, bold, and energetic: "The manager made an aggressive sales campaign."
3. Of or relating to an investment or approach to investing that seeks above-average returns by taking above-average risks.
4. Fast growing; tending to spread quickly and to invade; for example, an aggressive tumor.
5. Characterized by or inclined toward vigorous or intensive medical treatment: "The doctor believed it was necessary to take an aggressive approach to treating the infection."

A reference to something causing or tending to cause anger or resentment; provocative: The agitative words in the announcement regarding the delay brought about a lot of aggressive behavior among the people, and they became bitter and hostile as time went on.

1. Referring to playing with words, punning: Kris made the most allusive references while seeming to compliment the host.
2. Symbolical, metaphorical, figurative: Andre's most allusive comments are when he compares higher education to spans on a bridge that lead to greater achievements.
3. Having many indirect references: Sherlock, the detective, made allusive inquiries during his search for the true culprit of the crime.

A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change and restores healthy functions.

1. Existing outside traditional or established institutions or systems: The new family lived an alternative lifestyle that the neighbors thought was strange.
2. Suggesting or reflecting values that are different from those of a social establishment or mainstream: There was an alternativenewspaper that reported all kinds of misbehavior by public officials, movie and other entertainment personalities, and even some religious leaders.

Allowing or necessitating a choice between two or more things; considering another possibility: Jane's parents were unable to pay for her college fees; so, she had no alternative but to find a part-time job.

If Mark wants to get to Los Angeles by tonight, he has no alternative but to go by plane.

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Inclined toward or displaying love: Sam adored and was devoted to his wife, and was very amorous and amative towards her, even after ten years of marriage!

1. A stimulant of the appetite.
2. Having a stimulating effect on the appetite.

1. A reference to an energetic motion toward a point.
2. A descriptive term for the act of striking against something.

1. Confidently aggressive or self-assured; aggressive; dogmatic.
2. Inclined to bold or confident assertions; aggressively self-assured.

1. Binding; astringent or something that causes the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues: The doctor recommended that Kate use a more astrictive skin lotion to stop the itching.
2. A reference to something that is sharp or severe in manner or style: Joan's astrictive words had their effect on her son's misbehavior.