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restive [ˈrestɪv] ADJ

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The surrounding areas were politically restive during a period of relative peace and quiet.
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People become restive when they hear that a separate state is to be formed.
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The countryside also was becoming restive.
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The most stubborn, restive horse being under the iron twisters used to became silky in a day or two.
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The town meeting, however, became more restive when it learned of this.
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The lingering doubts about his friend and lover is now fueled by his restive passions which is burning brightly.
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A number of special operations forces operate in the restive south.
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By noon, when the hearing eventually began, the restive crowd had grown to 2,000 to 3,000 in number.
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Many restive colonies/possessions were promised subsequent independence in exchange for their support for embattled colonial powers during the war.
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However, forced resettlement may sometimes be counter-productive where it increases resentment among an already restive population against the ruling regime.
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