compulsive
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compulsive(
kuhm
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puhl
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sihv
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
Dan has the compulsive urge to tap when he's nervous.Dan tiene el impulso compulsivo de dar golpecitos con los dedos cuando está nervioso.
2. (engrossing)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The new mystery novel is compulsive reading. I finished it in just two days.La nueva novela de misterio es un libro que hay que leer. Lo acabé en solo dos días.
This show is one of the fall's hottest debuts and is considered compulsive viewing.Esta serie es uno de los estrenos más populares del otoño y se considera una que no hay que perderse.
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