Examples
In the past week we have had every type of meteorological condition; including humid heat and frigid cold.
Meteorological means weather
The parent was in a state of wrath, a feeling of intense anger when the son crashed the family car.
Wrath means intense anger
When the light darkens the pupils of my eyes become smaller; however, when it grows lighter they dilate.
dilate means to get bigger
Jenny's request to use the bathroom was irrelevant, meaningless and not related to the classroom discussion.
Irrelevant means meaningless or not related to
When the light darkens the pupils of my eyes become smaller; however, when it grows lighter they dilate.
Dilate means to grow bigger
Piscatorial creatures such as: flounder, salmon and trout live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
Piscatorial means sea or related to animals that live in the sea.
The boy felt anxious, nervous about performing in front of the whole school.
I abhor cleaning dishes, but I adore cooking and love to cook every day.
Abhor means to hate or dislike
The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end with the last date.
Chronological means to start at the beginning in time and move forward to the end.
Piscatorial creatures such as: flounder, salmon and trout live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
Piscatorial means related to the sea or creatures that live in the sea
I only like circular house decorations and furniture such as: round tables and rugs and ring shaped paintings.
Circular means round
I hope to accomplish, achieve my goals this year in school.
Accomplish means to achieve
When I do not study for a test, I feel insecure or fearful; however, when I study and prepare well, I feel confident.
Confident means to believe in yourself.
Karen is quite obedient, as she always listens and does what she is told.
Obedient means to listen and do as you are told
Karen is quite obedient, as she always listens and does what she is told.
Obedient means doing what you are told to do.
People who act in an organized manner; such as: setting and meeting goals, keeping everything in one place and handing in homework on time are most successful.
Organized means doing things in a systematic way
We did some concluding activities when the session was coming to an end.
Concluding means ending or finishing
We did not discuss similarities between the two stories; instead, we contrasted the different characters and themes of the stories.
Contrasted means to discuss how things are different.
Her speech was very informative, meaning it provided useful information.
Informative means to provide useful or interesting information
We did not discuss similarities between the two stories; instead, we contrasted the different characters and themes of the stories.
Contrasted means discussed differences
I hope something fortunate happens to me such as: winning the lottery, getting a new car and staying healthy.
Fortunate means having good luck or having something good
The girl's teacher asked her to support or back up her claim in writing and provide text evidence.
Support means to back up or assist
Despite the traffic signs that said to slow down or reduce your speed; Howard put his foot on the gas and increased his speed from 35MPH to 50MPH.
Increased means to get bigger, more or higher
One thousand pounds was the maximum, most amount of weight allowed on the ride.
Maximum means most or highest
I hope to accomplish, achieve my goals this year in school.
Accomplish means to achieve