Words that rhyme with -iv

Photo of someone sanding the side of a car

Saint-Gobain Abrasives AB Sweden / CC BY-SA

Ais forAbrasive

Something is abrasive if it is used to grind or polish something else. A good example of something that is abrasive is sandpaper.

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Ais forAggressive

Someone is aggressive if they are very assertive and pushy. Someone who is prone to violence is also called aggressive.

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Ais forAttractive

Attractive is another word for pretty, handsome or appealing. If you find something attractive, you tend to be drawn to it.

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Someone is a captive if they are restrained and do not have their freedom. Someone or something may be held prisoner in a cage, tied or chained up so they can't escape or are simply held captive by verbal threats.

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Dis forDecorative

Something is decorative if it is there for decoration.

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Dis forDetective

Detectives are usually members of the police force. They investigate crimes, and try and work out who committed a crime and how.

Jobs

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Dis forDiminutive

Diminutive means something small or lesser in size or importance. It can also mean using a shorter or softer form of a word. You often see diminutives in names, like "Cassie" instead of "Cassandra."

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Eis forExpensive

Something is expensive if it costs a lot of money. Expensive things are usually very high quality, or have a brand name or are made by someone that people are willing to pay extra for. The opposite of expensive is cheap.

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