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abrasive

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore A words

harsh or irritating in manner

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Abrasive in a sentence

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His abrasive comments alienated even his closest colleagues.

Synonyms
gratingcausticrough
Antonyms
smoothgentleagreeable

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Because the evidence linking the additive to the illness remained blank, regulators declined to issue a ban and instead called for further study.

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Abrasive (adjective) means harsh or irritating in manner
Here is abrasive used in an example sentence: "His abrasive comments alienated even his closest colleagues."
Common synonyms for abrasive include grating, caustic, rough.
Antonyms of abrasive include smooth, gentle, agreeable.
Abrasive is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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