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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 rainy weather.
    mixed
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  • Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
    hate
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  • Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
    helpful
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  • The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
    pests
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  • Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
    unattractive
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  • 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 of dirt or grime on any surface.
    small piece
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  • The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
    plump
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  • Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
    shy
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  • The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
    garbage
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  • Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.
    men's clothing store
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  • 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.
    large amount
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  • When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
    thoroughly wet
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  • Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.
    decontaminated
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  • When she was young, my grandmother was a milliner who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
    hat-maker
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  • 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, and the floors were made of gleaming stone.
    stylish in appearance
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  • I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
    cats
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