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    provocative

    US /prəˈvɑ:kətɪv/

    ・

    UK /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveCausing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
    Her provocative words surprised me

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    Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing

    05:42Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing
    • You've said provocative things in the past that will be of interest in Washington.

      You've said provocative things in the past that will be of interest in Washington.

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    The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)

    19:49The Story of: Gerhard Richter (1932–Today)
    • Germany and terrorist attacks in the 1970s, a topic which was Richter's most provocative and politically charged body of work up to this day. His abstract works developed towards his characteristic technique using a large squeegee instead of a paintbrush, pushing the colour across the surface, creating new depths, textures and contrasts. The variety of his oeuvre could easily have been a pitfall for Richter's career, but in the end, it was his greatest strength. During the 1980s, and in particular by the end of the decade, Richter achieved true international recognition. In 1985, he received the Oskar Kokoschka Prize and had his first major retrospective, and by the turn of the decade, he was being represented by industry-leading galleries, such as Marion Goodman in New York, or Anthony Dauphine in London.

      Germany and terrorist attacks in the 1970s, a topic which was Richter's most provocative and politically charged body of work up to this day. His abstract works developed towards his characteristic technique using a large squeegee instead of a paintbrush, pushing the colour across the surface, creating new depths, textures and contrasts. The variety of his oeuvre could easily have been a pitfall for Richter's career, but in the end, it was his greatest strength. During the 1980s, and in particular by the end of the decade, Richter achieved true international recognition. In 1985, he received the Oskar Kokoschka Prize and had his first major retrospective, and by the turn of the decade, he was being represented by industry-leading galleries, such as Marion Goodman in New York, or Anthony Dauphine in London.

    • Even more, during the second half of the 1980s, Richter would create stunning field and metal pieces, followed by his famous and notorious Bader Manhof pictures, one of his most controversial series, discussing a group of radicals in Germany and terrorist attacks in the 1970s, a topic which was Richter's most provocative and politically charged body of works up to this day.

      Even more, during the second half of the 1980s, Richter would create stunning field and metal pieces, followed by his famous and notorious Bader Manhof pictures, one of his most controversial series, discussing a group of radicals in Germany and terrorist attacks in the 1970s, a topic which was Richter's most provocative and politically charged body of works up to this day.

    B1

    10 Viral Moments That Changed the World

    14:4510 Viral Moments That Changed the World
    • And, you know, in a sense it's antagonistic, it's provocative.

      And, you know, in a sense it's antagonistic, it's provocative.

    • Well, they're, you know, they're both about putting across my philosophy, which the Obey is getting people to question obedience, uh, and, you know, in a sense it's, uh, it's antagonistic, it's provocative.

      Well, they're, you know, they're both about putting across my philosophy, which the Obey is getting people to question obedience, uh, and, you know, in a sense it's, uh, it's antagonistic, it's provocative.

    B1

    Carl Jung’s Word Association Test

    06:08Carl Jung’s Word Association Test
    • We can use Jung’s hundred words as a provocative guide to regions of our experience that we have, to date, lacked the courage to explore,

      We can use Jung’s hundred words as a provocative guide to regions of our experience that we have, to date, lacked the courage to explore,

    B1

    From Street View To AI — How Google Maps Mapped The World

    15:19From Street View To AI — How Google Maps Mapped The World
    • You're continually adding updates on what you see happening on the road and will give you some more provocative maneuvers along the way when you're deciding, you know, beating the traffic and getting around.

      You're continually adding updates on what you see happening on the road and will give you some more provocative maneuvers along the way when you're deciding, you know, beating the traffic and getting around.

    • You're continually adding updates on what you see happening on the road and will give you some more provocative maneuvers along the way when you're deciding, you know, beating the traffic and getting around.

      You're continually adding updates on what you see happening on the road and will give you some more provocative maneuvers along the way when you're deciding, you know, beating the traffic and getting around.

    B1

    Who ruined Jenny's wedding? - LG Official Full Movie 2015

    06:28Who ruined Jenny's wedding? - LG Official Full Movie 2015
    • but I would hazard a guess that what we're dealing with here is a heady combination of provocative lipstick and a desperate romance.

      but I would hazard a guess that what we're dealing with here is a heady combination of provocative lipstick and a desperate romance.

    • of provocative lipstick

      of provocative lipstick

    B1

    'Jeffrey Epstein Was Israeli Spy': Tucker Carlson Stuns US Amid 'No Client List' Row| Trump| Bondi

    39:38'Jeffrey Epstein Was Israeli Spy': Tucker Carlson Stuns US Amid 'No Client List' Row| Trump| Bondi
    • I'm sorry I know you guys have good provocative questions about guitar, but I've been asked to talk to this guy How you doing tonight, sir?

      I'm sorry I know you guys have good provocative questions about guitar, but I've been asked to talk to this guy How you doing tonight, sir?

    • I know you guys have good provocative questions about Qatar,

      I know you guys have good provocative questions about Qatar,

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    Will the presence of Syrian government forces inflame or calm the situation again? | DW News

    08:23Will the presence of Syrian government forces inflame or calm the situation again? | DW News
    • But for many, especially after years of mistrust, the presence of government troops is seen as provocative.

      But for many, especially after years of mistrust, the presence of government troops is seen as provocative.

    • But for many in Suwayda, especially after years of mistrust, the presence of government troops is seen as provocative.

      But for many in Suwayda, especially after years of mistrust, the presence of government troops is seen as provocative.

    B1

    You Are Being Programmed. This Is How to Break Free.

    14:26You Are Being Programmed. This Is How to Break Free.
    • He was breaking down a recent political event, and as usual, his take was provocative and I was hooked.

      He was breaking down a recent political event, and as usual, his take was provocative and I was hooked.

    • He was breaking down a recent political event, and as usual, his take was provocative and compelling.

      He was breaking down a recent political event, and as usual, his take was provocative and compelling.

    B1

    Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE

    54:50Trump's Road to the White House (full film) | FRONTLINE
    • The provocative campaign.

      The provocative campaign.

    • >> The provocative campaign...

      >> The provocative campaign...

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