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He laughed sardonically

hideous

They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront.

To loathed

From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.

It makes me want to puke, just thinking about it.

The government has reacted slowly and ineptly to the developing crisis.

How do you pronounce your surname?

The policeman smiled benignly at the motorist.

a thorny rose bush

• She will get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.

• I'm determined to get this piece of work done today.

a scrap yard

I never smack my children.

• a local/ancient custom

• She covered her head out of deference to Muslim custom.

• I prodded her in the back to get her attention.

• tap against, The branches tapped against the window.

• I could hear him tapping his fingers on the desk.

• tap someone on the shoulder Someone tapped me on the shoulder.

• Do you fancy a drink this evening?

• I didn't fancy swimming in that water.

• It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually

the camera's zoom mode can magnify a certain area if required

We could hear the groans of the wounded soldiers.

• You resemble your mother very closely.

• After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield.

• His diary was full of venom and hate for everyone in authority.

• Rain water corroded the metal pipes.

• Her face emanated sadness.

• She pointedly ignored him

• I look forward to a complete vindication in court.