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Instinctive

/ˌɪˈnstɪŋktɪv/
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(adj) Related to or prompted by instinct.

All forms of life have an instinctive urge to survive.
Drone racing is a high-speed sport demanding instinctive reflexes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cat's ____ reaction was to jump onto the high shelf when it saw the large dog enter the room.

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