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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.
happy
bad
sad
mixed
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.
hate
love
like
Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
helpful
mean
bad
The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
friends
animals
insects
birds
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”
beautiful
unattractive
sweet
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
large piece
thing
The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.
ugly
plump
sweet
skinny
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
mean
loud
shy
outgoing
The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
garbage
cans
recyclables
bottles
Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.
men's clothing store
coat store
women's clothing store
mall
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.
marvelous
large amount
few
none
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.
thoroughly dry
a mess
pretty
thoroughly wet
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.
dirty
old
ready
decontaminated
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
dress maker
hat-maker
coat 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.
ugly
stylish in appearance
slippery
differnt
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
cats
rabbits
reptiles
dogs
