example

meaning

word

Number

Her unruly behavior caused chaos in class.

Hard to rule or control; lawless

unruly

1

Work until your idols become your rivals.

Person who wants and tries to get the same thing as another; one who tries to equal or do better than another

rival

2

The more violent scenes in the film were cut when it was shown on television.

Acting or done with strong, rough force

violent

3

She wrote a thriller about a brutal serial killer.

Coarse and savage; like a brute; cruel

brutal

4

His bad behavior provided plenty of ammunition for his opponents.

Person who is on the other side of a fight, game, or discussion; person fighting, struggling or speaking against another

opponent

5

The young men had nothing better to do than brawl in the streets.

A noisy quarrel or fight

brawl

6

The documents had been duplicated.

An exact copy; make an exact copy of; repeat exactly

duplicate

7

The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen.

Evil; wicked; savage

vicious

8

She saw a mass of bodies whirling around on the dance floor.

Turning or swinging round and round; spinning

whirling

9

He began the race for governor as the underdog.

Person having the worst of any struggle; one who is expected to lose

underdog

10

She thrust a letter into my hand.

Push with force

thrust

11

I came out of the movie a bit bewildered, but I enjoyed it.

Confused completely; puzzled

bewildered

12