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Reactive

/riˈæktɪv/
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(adj) That reacts or responds to a stimulus.

Mary's realisation that she was gay plunged her into a reactive depression.
We'd much rather be proactive than reactive.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The metal was highly ____ and had to be stored under oil to prevent it from igniting in air.

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