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  • 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, and the floors were made of gleaming stone.
    Very Classy, Stylish
  • When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
    Very Wet
  • Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”a. expensive b. cheap c. unattractive
    C
  • The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. a. pests b. animals c. insects
    A
  • I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
    cats
  • Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. a. love b. hate c. perform
    A
  • 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.
    a lot
  • Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out.
    Really wanted to
  • The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks.
    very interested in, attracted to
  • Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.
    removed germs