example

meaning

word

Number

The British team have excelled themselves this year to reach the finals.

Be better than; do better than

excel

1

Her clothes are always very feminine.

Of women or girls

feminine

2

Tension was mounting as the minutes went by.

Get up on

mount

3

It's difficult for a small shop to compete against/with the big supermarkets.

Try hard to get something wanted by others; be a rival

compete

4

Although I was absolutely dreading telling her, he was actually very understanding when I told him.

Look forward to with fear; fear greatly; causing great fear

dread

5

He wanted a more masculine hair style.

Of man; male

masculine

6

Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.

Threat

menace

7

She's one of those authors who has a tendency to overwrite.

Leaning; movement in a certain direction

tendency

8

The influence of the media should never be underestimated.

Set too low a value, amount, or rate

underestimate

9

The victorious team were loudly cheered by their fans.

Having won a victory; conquering

victorious

10

We have discussed these plans on numerous occasions.

Vary many; several

numerous

11

My schedule is flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.

Easily bent; willing to yield

flexible

12