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