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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.
bad
sad
happy
mixed
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.
like
love
hate
Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
mean
helpful
bad
The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
insects
friends
birds
animals
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”
sweet
beautiful
unattractive
soft
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single PARTICLE of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit ofdirt or grime on any surface.
small piece
thing
large piece
The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.
ugly
sweet
plump
skinny
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
mean
loud
outgoing
shy
The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
recyclables
bottles
garbage
cans
Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.
mall
coat store
women's clothing store
men's clothing store
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a PLETHORA of shoes in almost every color and every style.
none
marvelous
large amount
few
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.
pretty
thoroughly dry
a mess
thoroughly wet
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.
ready
old
decontaminated
dirty
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
dress maker
coat maker
hat-maker
shoe maker
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.
slippery
differnt
ugly
stylish in appearance
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
rabbits
reptiles
cats
dogs
