GRE Word List
OBSESSIVE
tending to cause obsession
The meaning of the word obsessive is tending to cause obsession.
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|---|---|
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
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| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
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| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |