GRE Word List

OBSESSIVE

tending to cause obsession

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

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somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity