Definition
Example
Synonym
Antonym
100

If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate (light up) the room, it should be replaced. 

light up

100

I needed some extra assistance, like tutoring or homework help, in my math class.  

help

100

The private files were marked 'confidential.'  

private

100

My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.  

open


200

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

200

The father and son needed to start a campfire, so they collected kindling such as sticks and dry twigs.

dry twigs and sticks

200

Lisa hates all types of seafood.  She despises tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.  

dislikes a lot, hates

200

I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings. 

hate

300

I tried to eradicate, or destroy, all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn. 

destroy, get rid of them all ..

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. 

rain, sleet, snow, and hail

300

Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.  

necessary

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  

A lot

400

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

400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions, like food supplies and water, for this trip? 

supplies

400

The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him.  

walked, walked slowly

400

The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it was quite chilly.  

very hot

500

He knew his future was precarious--It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.

likely to fall apart

500

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

500

It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it was normal.  

normal
500

A policeman can't be lenient, or people won't obey the law.  

too forgiving, lax