What does 'vicious' mean?

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #134 [color=blue]“Vocabulary Practice: Sharks (1)”, question 2

Many sharks are dangerous and I am afraid of them because they are so ….

(a) furry
(b) vicious
(c) friendly
(d) gentle

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #134 [color=blue]“Vocabulary Practice: Sharks (1)”, answer 2

Many sharks are dangerous and I am afraid of them because they are so vicious.

Correct answer: (b) vicious
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What does ‘vicious’ mean?

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You’ll find the meaning in a decent Learner’s Dictionary

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Here you are if you don’t want to search :))

  1. Deliberately cruel or violent.
  2. (of an animal) Wild and dangerous to people
    and in this sentence ‘‘vicious’’ means ''Wild and dangerous ‘’ :wink:
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Please note the correct spelling of the word ‘u’.[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, talks: Automated phone message[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Why would a learner not be prepared to develop their independence, especially where the only hardship is to click on a link and type in a word then hit ‘enter’?

Aside from the fact that there is no such word as ‘u’, your answer is misleading. In this sentence there is no necessity that the word relates directly to people.

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thank you! Next time I will be more careful of my answer :slight_smile: