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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.
stylish in appearance
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.
completely interested
I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
cats
) 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.
desired, wanted desperately
Bill and Juan felt exhilarated after their trip to the amusement park. The roller coaster was the best ride they'd ever experienced!
happy, animated, elated
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it
dislike
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
ugly
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
good for you
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
fat
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
animals who are pests
The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
garbage
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 of dirt or grime on any surface.
small piece
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.
completely clean, disinfected
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
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
completely wet
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 rainy weather.
having mixed feelings, unsure
When she was young, my grandmother was a milliner who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women.
hat maker
Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
sad
Unlike her grandmother, who was very generous to her, Sarah’s parents were misers who never bought her anything.
someone who doesn't spend much money, someone who hoards wealth
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing.
shy