GRE Word List
OBSESSIVE
related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
The meaning of the word obsessive is related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively.
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|---|---|
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| mar | spoil the appearance of |
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| loll | lounge about |
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| glossary | brief explanation of words used in the text |
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