example

meaning

word

Number

The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure.

Set on fire

ignite

1

I think bullfighting should be abolished.

Do away with completely; put an end to

abolish

2

Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas.

Of or having to do with cities or towns

urban

3

Ten percent of the population lived in poverty.

People of a city or country

population

4

To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think he's the person for the job.

Free in expressing one’s real thoughts, opinions, or feelings; not hiding what is in one’s mind

frank

5

The pesticides used on many farms are polluting the water supply.

Make dirty

pollute

6

He was jailed for revealing secrets to the strangers.

Make known

reveal

7

Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town center.

Forbid by law or authority

prohibit

8

The most urgent thing in a fire is to make sure everyone is out of the building.

Demanding immediate action or attention; important

urgent

9

It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.

As much as is needed; fully sufficient

adequate

10

We have decreased our involvement in children's books.

Make or become less

decrease

11

The lecturer spoke so quietly that he was scarcely audible at the back of the hall.

Able to be heard

audible

12