impactive

[im-pak-tiv]

im·pac·tive

[im-pak-tiv]
adjective
1.
caused by impact: impactive pain.
2.
compelling or impressive: He was deeply moved by the impactive force of the performance.

Origin:
1930–35; impact + -ive
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Impactive is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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impactive (ɪmˈpæktɪv)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to a physical impact
2.  making a strong impression

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