ferocious
definition
savagely fierce or cruel
example
The ferocious dog barked loudly at the stranger.
synonyms
fiercesavagefierce
word origin — from Latin 'ferox', meaning 'wild' or 'savage'
Set 25 · Study 1 / 5
Exitsavagely fierce or cruel
The ferocious dog barked loudly at the stranger.
Set 25 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: ferocious, prodigal, sinistral, taciturn, limpid. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
savagely fierce or cruel
The ferocious dog barked loudly at the stranger.
recklessly wasteful or extravagant
He spent a prodigal amount of money on his new car, even though he couldn't afford it.
relating to the left side or left-handedness
John is sinistral, so he often writes with his left hand.
reserved or uncommunicative in speech
My brother is very taciturn and rarely shares his feelings with anyone.
clear and transparent or easily understood
The limpid water in the lake was so clear that we could see the fish swimming.