example

meaning

word

number

They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.

Put off to a later time; delay

Postpone

1

They can't publish your name without your consent.

Agree; give permission or approval

consent

2

She died after taking a massive overdose of drugs.

Big and heavy; large and solid; bulky

massive

3

She managed to swallow the pill with a sip of water.

A small case or covering

capsule

4

Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.

Keep from harm or change; keep safe; protect

preserve

5

We must denounce injustice and oppression.

Condemn in public; express strong disapproval of

denounce

6

Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.

Having no like or equal; being the only one of its kind

unique

7

Heavy rainfall turned the river into a rushing/raging torrent.

Any violent, rushing stream; flood

torrent

8

He resents having to explain his work to other people.

Feeling injured and angered at something

resent

9

A dog that was molesting sheep.

Interfere with and trouble; disturb

molest

10

The cemetery is a gloomy place.

Dark; dim; in low spirits

gloomy

11

Unless there are any unforeseen problems the whole project should be finished by the spring.

Not known beforehand; unexpected

unforeseen

12