provocative /prəˈvɔkətiv/ adj. 1.挑衅的，刺激的：a provocative speech 挑衅性的言论；be provocative in appearance 外表富于刺激的 2.挑逗的：a scene provocative of a laughter 逗人发笑的场面。
provoke /prəˈvəuk/ vt. 1.对…挑衅，激怒：That dog is very dangerous when provoked. 那条狗被激怒时是很危险的。［考句］ The prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if provoked in any way.狱警配有武器，若被激怒，可以随时开枪。2. 激起，引起： Her rudeness provoked me to strike her. 她的无礼惹得我打了她。Oppression provoked the people to rebellion. 压迫激起人民反抗。［考句］The prospect of increased prices has already provoked worries.物价上涨的前景引起人们的忧虑。
