invasive
/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
Group 5Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Tending to intrude on a person's thoughts or privacy GRE
- (adjective)
- Tending to spread prolifically and harmfully GRE
Example in Context
Critics argued that the surveillance program was excessively invasive, capturing personal communications far beyond its stated scope.
Synonyms
intrusivepryingmeddling
Etymology
Latin roots meaning 'to go in', referring to intrusive behavior.
- in- (Latin) — in
- vadere (Latin) — to go
Memory Aid
🌵Sounds like “in-vase-ive”
Imagine a cactus squeezing itself into a vase — it’s IN-VASE-IVE!
Visual Association
🔍A giant plant breaking through a wall, invading a peaceful room.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “invasive” mean on the GRE?
invasive (adjective) means “Tending to intrude on a person's thoughts or privacy”. Critics argued that the surveillance program was excessively invasive, capturing personal communications far beyond its stated scope.
How to remember “invasive” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “invasive” sounds like “in-vase-ive”. Imagine a cactus squeezing itself into a vase — it’s IN-VASE-IVE!
What are synonyms for “invasive”?
Common synonyms: intrusive, prying, meddling.