This is the 3171st most frequent Catalan word.
provocant
Provocative.
Here, 'provocant' is used as an adjectival form, describing the quality or nature of the student's behavior.
El comportament de l'alumne era provocant.
The student's behavior was provocative.
In this case, 'provocant' functions as the present participle of the verb 'provocar', meaning 'causing' or 'bringing about' an effect.
Estava provocant un canvi significatiu a la societat.
He/she/they were causing a significant change in society.
Here, 'provocant' serves as a participle that indicates the action of eliciting or evoking a reaction or emotion.