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
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.
bad
helpful
mean
15
The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
birds
friends
insects
animals
15
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”
sweet
beautiful
soft
unattractive
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
large piece
small piece
15
The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.
sweet
skinny
ugly
plump
15
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
shy
loud
outgoing
mean
15
The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
recyclables
bottles
garbage
cans
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
none
few
marvelous
15
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.
thoroughly wet
thoroughly dry
pretty
a mess
15
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.
decontaminated
dirty
old
ready
15
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
shoe maker
coat maker
dress maker
hat-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.
