Lesson 13

considered true and accepted by all but not known for a fact

intensely rude or insulting

The abusive remarks from her boss made her dread going to work.

having a negative or belittling connotation

She used pejorative language to describe her rival's work.

continuously happening one after another

He scored three consecutive goals in the match, leading his team to victory.

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

The DNA evidence provided conclusive proof of the suspect's guilt.

capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone

The real estate market in the city is highly lucrative for investors.

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Her decisive leadership style helped the team achieve victory.

much smaller than what is normal

The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs.

providing useful information or guidance, often with the intention of teaching or educating

The instructive manual helped me assemble the furniture.

behaving in a way to avoid being seen or noticed, especially when feeling guilty

She cast a furtive glance over her shoulder to see if anyone was following.

increasing gradually as more and more is added

The cumulative effect of daily exercise is improved physical fitness.

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

They reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the contract, pending further negotiation.

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

The productive meeting resulted in several innovative solutions to the problem.

leading to the desired goal or result by providing the right conditions

The quiet environment was conducive to studying.

effectively conveying or revealing a particular quality, emotion, or idea through speech, writing, or artistic means

extremely large or heavy

The museum displayed a massive dinosaur skeleton.