example

meaning

word

number

Two men were shot during fierce fighting last weekend.

savage; wild

fierce

1

I detest any kind of cruelty.

dislike very much; hate

detest

2

"Is that the best you can do?" he sneered.

show scorn or contempt by looks or words; a scornful look or remark

sneer

3

She was clearly annoyed, as you could understand from the scowl on her face.

scowl

4

We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.

give courage to; increase the confidence of

encourage

5

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation.

think about in order to decide

consider

6

Flies, lice, and cockroaches can all be described as vermin.

small animals that are troublesome or destructive; fleas, bedbugs, lice, rats and mice are vermin

vermin

7

"My finger hurts," wailed the child.

cry loud and ling because of grief or pain

wail

8

A heart shape is the symbol of love.

something that stands for or represents something else

symbol

9

We need to get the support of someone in authority.

the right to command or enforce obedience; power delegated to another; an author or volume that may be appealed to in support of an action or belief

authority

10

The peace conference would have to be held in a neutral country.

on neither side of a quarrel or war

neutral

11

He tells about being a trifle nervous before every show.

A small amount; little bit; something of little value

trifle

12