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