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.
hate
like
love
15
Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
bad
mean
helpful
15
The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
insects
birds
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.
plump
sweet
ugly
skinny
15
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
outgoing
loud
shy
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
mall
men'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.
few
large amount
none
marvelous
15
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.
thoroughly dry
pretty
thoroughly wet
a mess
15
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.
old
ready
dirty
decontaminated
15
When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
shoe maker
hat-maker
dress maker
coat 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.
stylish in appearance
slippery
ugly
differnt
15
I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.