Vocab-ability Suffix–331 (__ative, __tive = having a relation, nature or tendency) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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Comments

[lycaactivism]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. Decorative
   The vase doesn’t serve any function but it’s a lovely decorative piece for my office.

2. Authoritative
   Authoritative parenting involves setting clear boundaries and expectations for the child and never using threats to enforce them.

3. Formative
   Three-dimensional printing is a slow, formative process but it is fascinating to watch.

4. Instinctive
   A mother instinctively knows when her child is too quiet it often means trouble is brewing.

I had a little difficulty here because authoritative and authoritarian are very different things but the given definition sounds a bit like authoritarian. That is the “because I said so” type of rule enforcement in parenting, as an example. More of a tyrant.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

Re the word "authoritative," you may have a point, but my definitions can also reflect a beneficent power. In other words, a "powerful, commanding, and knowledgeable" leader is not necessarily "authoritarian."

For instance. Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew was authoritative, but many people refer to him as a "benevolent dictator." With emphasis on "benevolent." Maybe he was a little bit authoritarian, but most people would not define him as such. He was "powerful, commanding, and knowledgeable."

[michelleast]

"MY VOCAB PRACTICE."

1. I love making DECORATIVE textile pieces inspired by my travels.
2. People have always considered her AUTHORITATIVE, that's why some are intimidated by her.
3. Formal education is a way for us to garner FORMATIVE experience, knowledge, and training.
4. Are good players always INSTINCTIVE, or are they just lucky?

*By the way @majes.tytyty, thank you, as always! :-)

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

Good players rely on both their skills and their instincts. As a result, they quite often get the "lucky" bounces.

By the way, thanks for taking part in this Voc Prac. Always!

[investprosper]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. Elephant tusks are often used for decorative purposes.
2. Wikipedia is commonly regarded as an authoritative source of reference articles.
3. The influence of the British legislative process on Singapore during its formative years was substantial.
4. The herd of zebras instinctively fled when the two lions approached from a distance.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[vibesforlife]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. I love all the temples, but the decorative ones hold my heart.

2. I am not a fan of visiting stores where the owners are too authoritative about their stuff and do not let the customers explore as per their needs.

3. Being wise is a formative process, comes with age and experiences.

4. Sometimes you should not judge people according to what they say, but according to your inner instinctive voices.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

And I hope you continue on your process of becoming wise.

[esthersanchez]

My Vocab Practice

1.- Some people do not mind looking authoritative just to get the attention of others.

2.- Women with low esteem often hint at a "vase" to say that they feel like a decorative object in their home.

3.-As a teacher, I feel that I am a formative instrument in the development as a person and as a citizen in the life of my students.

4.-Women tend to solve certain problems in an instinctive way.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

Good luck teaching. We need more teachers who understand the formative process of education.

[candy49]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. The ceiling had a decorative plaster rose around the light fitting.

2. John Maynard Keynes wrote an authoritarive work on economics in the 1930's.

3. President Obama spent his formative years in Indonesia

4. The driver instinctively slammed on the brakes.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[gabrielatravels]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. decorative
   She bought decorative flowers for her new room.
2. authoritative
   The teacher's authoritative presence made the students be afraid to present their projects.
3. formative
   A human body was to him something commanded by a formative organizing system.
4. instinctive
   My instinctive awareness of meeting new people is caused by many disappointments.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[karma-panorama]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. I do not have a lot of decorative pieces in my home, but the ones I own make a statement.
2. I am an authoritative person, I love overseeing everything and I do not like waiting to act.
3. I am always looking for the best formative tool for my child to give him the best start in life.
4. I am an instinctive person, I do not like to think too much before acting especially when it comes to my next travel destination.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[dawizy]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. Decorative: We weren't allowed to eat much sugar when we were young, so cake icing was strictly decorative for us.

2. Authoritative: My Father was such an authoritative man given his military background.

3. Formative: I wasn't allowed to play outside during my formative years, i was always indoors.

4. Instinctive: We used to own a very instinctive dog in my family house.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

When I was a kid, after my mother baked a cake or cookies and covered them with icing, we kids were allowed to lick the icing bowl clean. Those were the days!!

[dawizy]

Lol... That must have really been fun to do, especially doing it with your siblings

[kiddady]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. Decorative:
   The party was beautiful and decorative.

2. Authoritative:
   The belt Arnold wore made him look authoritative.

3. Formative:
   The child soldiers aimed at formative techniques to conquer the village.

4. Instinctive:
   The hunting methods of lions are so instinctive to their habitat.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[starapple]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. He purchased those fake flowers as decorative décor in his living room.

2. He thinks that the place need an authoritative figure to handle disputes.

3. The initiative is in a formative stage.

4. He got an instinctive idea that his project will go big.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

I have an instinctive idea that Steemit will be big.

[kingrefat]

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