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provocative(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. provocador
The audience responded violently to his provocative and racist comments.El público respondió con violencia a sus comentarios provocadores y racistas.
2. (seductive)
a. provocativo
Jeff, trying to look provocative, waved coyly at Florinda.Jeff, intentando verse provocativo, le saludó con coquetería a Florinda.
a. que hace reflexionar
Have you seen his latest book? It's very provocative. - I have seen it, and it's not provocative, it's incendiary.¿Has visto su último libro? Te hace reflexionar. - Lo he visto y no, no te hace reflexionar, es incendiario.
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