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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.

The sanitation department collects REFUSE, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.

The abandoned house was infested with VERMIN, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

Liam was a good basketball player who YEARNED for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all theprofessional teams asking for a try-out.

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.

When she was young, my grandmother was a MILLINER who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.

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.

I love all kinds of FELINES, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.

The pudgy baby panda bear looked CHUBBY and round.

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.

Mr. Johnson owned a HABERDASHERY where he sold men’s suits, men's shirts, and ties.

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet.

Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.”

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is RETICENT, while I am very friendly and outgoing.

Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments we STERILIZED and completely cleaned.