Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To move or act in a wild or violent way, often involving flailing or striking movements.

Example: The fish thrashed in the net, trying to escape.

Definition: A type of music that is very fast and loud, often associated with heavy metal or punk rock, or the act of hitting something repeatedly.

Example: The band played a thrash that got everyone excited and dancing.

Definition: To beat or hit something violently, often repeatedly, or to defeat someone completely in a competition.

Example: The coach told the team they needed to thrash their opponents in the next game.

Definition: A severe beating or defeat, often used in the context of sports or physical punishment.

Example: The team suffered a thrashing in the championship game, losing by a large margin.

Definition: A statement or indication that something harmful or dangerous may happen.

Example: The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal towns.

Definition: To express an intention to cause harm or trouble to someone or something.

Example: He threatened to report her if she didn't stop spreading rumors.

Definition: To express an intention to cause harm or danger to someone or something.

Example: He tends to threaten others when he is angry.

Definition: To say that you will cause harm or trouble to someone if they do not do what you want.

Example: He threatened to tell her secret if she didn't help him.

Definition: At risk of becoming endangered or facing danger, often used to describe plants or animals that may not survive in the wild.

Example: The species is considered threatened due to habitat loss and climate change.

Definition: A person who makes threats or expresses an intention to cause harm or danger to someone or something.

Example: The police took the threatener seriously and increased security around the area.

Definition: Causing fear or worry because it seems likely to cause harm or danger.

Example: The dark clouds looked threatening, suggesting a storm was coming.

Definition: To express an intention to cause harm or trouble to someone or something.

Example: The dark clouds in the sky are threatening rain later today.

Definition: In a way that causes fear or suggests harm may happen.

Example: The storm clouds gathered threateningly overhead, warning us of the impending rain.

Definition: A situation or act that involves making threats or expressing an intention to cause harm or danger.

Example: The threatening behavior of the stranger made her feel unsafe.

Definition: A strip of wood or stone at the bottom of a doorway, or the point at which something begins or changes.

Example: She stepped over the threshold into the new house, feeling excited about the fresh start.