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compulsive

adjective noun

Strongly motivated to succeed

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Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Strongly motivated to succeed

adjective

  1. Caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion

    “Compulsive drinking”

noun

  1. A person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

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Compulsive drinking

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