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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.
mixed
happy
sad
bad
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.
love
hate
like
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
animals
birds
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”
sweet
unattractive
soft
beautiful
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.
thing
large piece
small piece
The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.
skinny
ugly
sweet
plump
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.
cans
recyclables
bottles
garbage
Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.
men's clothing store
mall
women's clothing store
coat 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
few
large amount
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.
dirty
ready
decontaminated
old
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
shoe maker
coat maker
hat-maker
dress 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.
differnt
ugly
stylish in appearance
slippery
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
reptiles
cats
dogs
rabbits
