Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, or light up, the room, it should be replaced.
light up
I needed some extra support, or help, in my math class.
help
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
open
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
shy, not liking to brag
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott—refuse to support—the circus.
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire.
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
dislikes or hates
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
hate
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
soaked, very wet
The company had to demolish, that is destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
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 consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
result, effect, outcome
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies 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
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
causing great damage, horrible
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.
likely to fall apart
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.
A place men buy suits and other clothing
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who is very strict.
lenient, easy-going, not strict
With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
changes, fixes