Definition
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
What is something that should be kept secret?
If the lightbulb is to dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
What is to protest by not going?
Because I didn't get a good quiz grade, I needed some extra support (extra help from my teacher) in my math class.
What is assistance?
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
What is likely to fall or collapse?
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
What is to leave open a little?
The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire.
What is firewood
All children need healthy foods to thrive. By adding fruits and vegetables, kids will grow strong and healthy.
What is to grow and develop well.
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
What is determined to succeed?
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
What is to hate something?
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
What is to disgust for something?
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
What is to tear something down?
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection of all of the meats processed each day.
What is close examination?
Don't work with Ricardo unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant.
What is feeling self-important?
The old man ambled, strolling down the path.
What is walking slowly?
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I have very little.
What is having a lot of something?
On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel languid.
What is relaxed or lazy?
Olivia stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them.
For the project, the teacher said the design was unalterable, which meant the color could be changed.
What is something that can't be changed.
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm, everything was flooded.
What is a lot of flowing water?
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
What is really hot?
The colorful jewel that the agent showed us was a very pretty aquamarine.
What is a blue-green color?
Sarah is so annoying she always ingratiates herself with the teacher and is upset when she isn't called on.
What is trying to get approval or favor?