The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.

Roberta could not get over how ELEGANT the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, andthe floors were made of gleaming stone.

I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.

The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Margaret had AMBIVALENT feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainyweather.

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”

Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.

Liam was a good basketball player who YEARNED for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all theprofessional teams asking for a try-out.

When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.

Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.