GRE Word List

OBSESSIVE

tending to cause obsession

The meaning of the word obsessive is tending to cause obsession.

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intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
sustainto give support or relief to
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pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
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vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
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