Two terrific tunes with provocative words and instantly appealing melodies.

Her tone was suddenly lighter, and he knew she had realized the purpose of his provocative words.

We think it's a less provocative word than hostage, less menacing.

There was a faint flush in the air after his utterance of the provocative word.

He had picked up provocative words like delivery and latinurn and profit, but nothing more than that.

His provocative words elicited del/cious little sht inside her.

Isn't the United Nations the kind of place where never is heard a provocative word?

Some especially provocative words were brought to my attention by Scott Sherman, who writes for The Nation.

The idea is to flash provocative words too quickly for people to be aware they read them.

His provocative words threw me into a furious rage.