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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
light up
I needed some extra assistance to solve this math equation.
help
The secret files were marked 'confidential.'
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
open
Every day for lunch, Sophia ordered her typical turkey sandwich.
the same as always
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
refuse to support
The father and son gathered dry twigs so they could start a campfire.
collected
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
hate
The small cat quivered in fear as the dog growled and showed her his sharp teeth.
shake
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of climate, going from extreme heat to freezing cold.
weather
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
A lot
The government ordered troops to halt all unauthorized building projects.
stop
The best word to describe Anna is tenacious: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him.
walked
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
very hot
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in impeccable condition.
perfect/good
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
unstable; risky
Michael had difficulty sleeping because of his rambunctious neighbors.
Noisy
It was an unremarkable house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lenient with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all.
flexible; not strict
Sarah is so petulant. Every day she whines constantly.
annoying/whiny