Definition
If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate (light up) the room, it should be replaced.
light up
I needed some extra assistance, like tutoring or homework 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
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott, or refuse to support, the circus.
refuse to support
The father and son needed to start a campfire, so they collected kindling such as sticks and dry twigs.
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She despises tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
dislikes a lot, hates
I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings.
hate
I tried to eradicate, or destroy, all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn.
destroy, get rid of them all ..
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 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, like food supplies and water, for this trip?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him.
walked, walked slowly
The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it was quite chilly.
very hot
He knew his future was precarious--It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
likely to fall apart
Lou was sent to find a new suit for his uncle’s wedding. He went to the haberdashery which sold ties, pants, and nice shirts for men.
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it was normal.
A policeman can't be lenient, or people won't obey the law.
too forgiving, lax