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    effectiveadj/ɪˈfektɪv/

    successful in producing a desired result

    The new campaign was effective at cutting plastic use in the city.

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    creativeadj/kriˈeɪtɪv/

    using imagination to produce new and original ideas

    We need a creative solution to tackle the parking problem.

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    activeadj/ˈæktɪv/

    taking part in activities; doing things with energy rather than staying passive

    She's very active in the student union and helps organise events.

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    productiveadj/prəˈdʌktɪv/

    producing a large amount of something or a lot of useful work

    I had a very productive afternoon and finished two assignments.

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    informativeadj/ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/

    giving useful or interesting information

    The seminar was informative; I learned practical tips for saving energy.

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    persuasiveadjective/pəˈsweɪsɪv/

    able to convince people to believe or do something

    She gave a persuasive presentation that won the committee's support.

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    attractiveadj/əˈtræktɪv/

    pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind; offering advantages that draw interest

    The university offers attractive scholarships for top students.

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    competitiveadjective/kəmˈpetɪtɪv/

    having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others; relating to competition

    The job market is highly competitive for new graduates.

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    impressiveadj/ɪmˈpresɪv/

    evoking admiration through size, skill, quality or appearance

    Her presentation was impressive and well researched.

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    sensitiveadjective/ˈsensɪtɪv/

    easily affected by something, or able to understand other people's feelings

    Be careful; that topic is very sensitive for some people.

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    constructiveadjective/kənˈstrʌktɪv/

    helpful and likely to improve a situation or produce development

    Teachers should give constructive feedback to help students improve.

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    cooperativeadj/kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

    willing to work with others; helpful in group activities

    The students were cooperative during the group task and finished early.

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    responsiveadjective/rɪˈspɒnsɪv/

    quick to react or reply; reacting quickly and positively

    A responsive customer service team can improve company reputation.

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    passiveadjective/ˈpæsɪv/

    accepting or allowing what happens without active response; (grammar) relating to the passive voice

    He remained passive during the meeting and didn't share his ideas.

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    objectiveadj / n/əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

    As an adjective: not influenced by personal feelings; impartial. As a noun: a goal or intended result.

    Researchers must remain objective when analysing data.

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    alternativeadj / n/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/

    Something that can be used instead of something else; another option or choice.

    We need an alternative plan in case the main proposal fails.

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    subjectiveadj/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

    Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts.

    Reviews of art are often subjective, depending on the critic's taste.

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    relativeadj / n/ˈrelətɪv/

    As adjective: considered in relation to something else; comparative. As noun: a person connected by blood or marriage.

    The improvement is relative — some regions did better than others.

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    consecutiveadj/kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/

    Following continuously in unbroken or logical sequence; one after another.

    She has won the championship for three consecutive years.

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    intensiveadj/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

    Demanding or involving a lot of effort, focus, or activity over a short period; concentrated.

    She took an intensive language course before moving abroad.

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