B2
defensible vs defensive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| defensibleadjective/dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/ | Meaning able to be supported with good reasons, or protected from attack | Goes with — | Example Her decision to stay home was perfectly defensible, given the storm. |
| defensiveadjective/dɪˈfen.sɪv/ | Meaning protecting against attack; or anxious and quick to justify yourself when you feel criticized | Goes with defensive about | Example He gets defensive whenever someone questions his decisions. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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