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
15
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.
hate
love
like
15
Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
bad
helpful
mean
15
The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
birds
insects
animals
friends
15
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”
sweet
unattractive
beautiful
soft
15
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
15
The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.
skinny
ugly
plump
sweet
15
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
loud
shy
outgoing
mean
15
The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
recyclables
cans
garbage
bottles
15
Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.
women's clothing store
coat store
men's clothing store
mall
15
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
marvelous
few
none
15
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.
thoroughly wet
thoroughly dry
a mess
pretty
15
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.
old
dirty
decontaminated
ready
15
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
15
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
stylish in appearance
ugly
slippery
15
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
