Curative (adjective)
Definition:
able to cure or cause to get better.
Example:
Do you believe in the curative powers of the local mineral water?
Precursor (noun)
Definition:
something that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it.
Example:
Sulphur dioxide is the main precursor of acid rain.
Stringent (adjective)
Definition:
having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting.
Example:
The most stringent laws in the world are useless unless there is the will to enforce them.
Disperse (verb)
Definition:
to spread across or move away over a large area, or to make something do this.
Example:
When the rain came down the crowds started to disperse.
Obtrusive (adjective)
Definition:
too noticeable.
Example:
The logo was still visible but less obtrusive this time in beige.
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