exploitative
/ɛkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly for personal gain GRE
Example in Context
The documentary exposed the exploitative labor practices in the supply chain that produced many popular consumer goods.
Synonyms
abusiveunfairpredatory
Etymology
Relating to using others unfairly for personal gain.
- exploit (Latin) — to utilize
- -ative (Latin) — pertaining to
Memory Aid
🤝Sounds like “exploit a mate”
A sneaky character EXPLOITING A MATE, getting all the cookies while they do all the work!
Visual Association
💰A greedy person hoarding all the treasure while others toil away in the background.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “exploitative” mean on the GRE?
exploitative (adjective) means “Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly for personal gain”. The documentary exposed the exploitative labor practices in the supply chain that produced many popular consumer goods.
How to remember “exploitative” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “exploitative” sounds like “exploit a mate”. A sneaky character EXPLOITING A MATE, getting all the cookies while they do all the work!
What are synonyms for “exploitative”?
Common synonyms: abusive, unfair, predatory.