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    sensitive

    US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

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    UK /'sensətɪv/

    A2TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveTaking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
    Kerry is quite sensitive about her weight, so don't mention it
    adj.Adjective(Private information) needing careful treatment
    This information about the company is sensitive and should not be shared outside of it
    adj.AdjectiveConcerning awareness of small differences
    He is very light-sensitive so he wears dark glasses even in winter
    adj.AdjectiveAble to recognize the feelings of others
    Her sensitive nature knew when I was sad
    adj.AdjectiveResponsive to physical touch
    That area of his skin was very sensitive after the bee had stung him
    adj.AdjectiveBecoming unstable
    The stock market is quite sensitive at the moment

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    • DNA from algae that causes them to produce a light-sensitive protein on their cell surface.

      DNA from algae that causes them to produce a light-sensitive protein on their cell surface.

    • DNA from algae that causes them to produce a light-sensitive protein on their cell surface.

      DNA from algae that causes them to produce a light-sensitive protein on their cell surface.

    B1

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    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • The use-mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive or taboo words, because we have to use them in order to talk about them.

      The use-mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive or taboo words, because we have to use them in order to talk about them.

    • The use/mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive, or taboo words, because, we have to use them in order to talk about them.

      The use/mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive, or taboo words, because, we have to use them in order to talk about them.

    B1

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • One of the negative consequences about not experiencing fully our pain, being sensitive

      One of the negative consequences about not experiencing fully our pain, being sensitive

    • enough to our own pain, is that it makes us less sensitive to the pain of others and that

      enough to our own pain, is that it makes us less sensitive to the pain of others and that

    B1

    How to Survive a Building Explosion

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    • Your eyes are sensitive enough to be damaged by the blast wave, even without direct contact,

      Your eyes are sensitive enough to be damaged by the blast wave, even without direct contact,

    B1

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    • 'Sensible' and 'sensitive' are often confused, but they are quite different.

      'Sensible' and 'sensitive' are often confused, but they are quite different.

    • Sensitive is related to feelings. If you are sensitive, it can mean that you think about how other people feel.

      Sensitive is related to feelings. If you are sensitive, it can mean that you think about how other people feel.

    A2

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    • This area is covered with light-sensitive cells

      This area is covered with light-sensitive cells

    B1

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    • Losing excess fat can also help you become more insulin sensitive.

      Losing excess fat can also help you become more insulin sensitive.

    • become more insulin sensitive.

      become more insulin sensitive.

    B2

    Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week

    04:52Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week
    • The Pentagon saying in a statement, the object "flew in proximity to sensitive DOD sites" and assessed it was "a safety flight hazard and a threat due to its potential surveillance capabilities".

      The Pentagon saying in a statement, the object "flew in proximity to sensitive DOD sites" and assessed it was "a safety flight hazard and a threat due to its potential surveillance capabilities".

    B1

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    • Your lips are one of the most sensitive parts of your body and something between them is deeply satisfying.

      Your lips are one of the most sensitive parts of your body and something between them is deeply satisfying.

    • You become more alert and able to focus. Your nerves become more sensitive to pleasant sensations, then your whole body relaxes.  

      You become more alert and able to focus. Your nerves become more sensitive to pleasant sensations, then your whole body relaxes.  

    B1

    21-year-old Air National Guardsman arrested for intelligence documents leak

    04:1121-year-old Air National Guardsman arrested for intelligence documents leak
    • "We do have stringent guidelines in place for safeguarding classified and sensitive information. This was a deliberate criminal act, a violation of those guidelines, and if there are any areas where we need to tighten things up, we certainly will."

      "We do have stringent guidelines in place for safeguarding classified and sensitive information. This was a deliberate criminal act, a violation of those guidelines, and if there are any areas where we need to tighten things up, we certainly will."

    • FOR SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION.

      FOR SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION.

    B2