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.
sad
happy
bad
mixed
15
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.
like
hate
love
15
Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
mean
bad
helpful
15
The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
animals
friends
birds
insects
15
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”
soft
sweet
unattractive
beautiful
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.
thing
small piece
large piece
15
The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.
ugly
plump
sweet
skinny
15
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
mean
outgoing
shy
loud
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.
men's clothing store
mall
coat store
women's clothing store
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
few
marvelous
none
15
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.
thoroughly wet
a mess
thoroughly dry
pretty
15
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.
decontaminated
old
dirty
ready
15
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
coat maker
shoe maker
hat-maker
dress 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.
ugly
differnt
stylish in appearance
slippery
15
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
