Example
Some of my favorite felines are jaguars, leopards, and panthers.
Cat
Putrid smells came from the refrigerator because of the rotting food inside.
Really awful smell
The team was elated, because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
Very happy
While exercise is beneficial to your body, too much is not good for you.
Good, helpful
He committed an egregious and horrifying crime, so bad that it’s impossible to forget.
Very bad
She was suspended due to breaking several school directives, such as chewing gum in school and violating dress code.
Rule
She was running late for class, so she walked very briskly through the hall.
Quickly
I called him a nuisance, because he annoyed me with his incessant line of questioning
Someone or something that's annoying.
Although her parents love classical music, Julia detests it.
It is paramount, absolutely crucial that you use a helmet when riding a bike
Very important
Some of my favorite art mediums are acrylic paint, graphite, and oil pastel.
The material/ channel that something is done through.
Jackie is the antithesis of her sister Jazzy, because Jazzy is talkative while Jackie is shy.
Opposite
We know the dog has a kind disposition, because we’ve never seen her bite or scratch anyone.
Nature/ character
Unlike her loquacious brother, Sally was quiet and reserved.
Talkative
I’ll always remember Sally as amicable, truly the most friendly person around.
Friendly, welcoming, warm
Crops and livestock are oftentimes harmed by vermin, including termites, fleas, and mosquitoes.
Wild animals known for being harmful to crops and livestock.
She was ambivalent about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t want to go out in the rainy weather.
Mixed feelings
After missing several math lessons, Justin felt discombobulated as he took his math test. He was unsure of how to solve the problems.
Confused
Unlike his brawny brother, Scott lacked muscle
Muscular
Samuel is reticent, reserved, and introverted.
Quiet, less talkative
Our society is made of various echelons, such as the rich, middle class, and poor.
Level/ rank/ class
The smell in the fridge was exacerbated by the hamster cage. The refrigerator already smelled bad, but the smell became even more unbearable when combined with the cage’s smell.
To make worse
During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out so the police were called to restore order.
Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall.
Very hot
His animosity and hatred of his sister divided the family.