Level 100
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.
a. mixed b. angry c. distrustful
Mixed
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.
a. small amount b. package c. leftover
small amount
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I *detest* it.
a. love b. dislike c. perform
dislike
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. size b. great quantity c. reduction
great quantity
Regular exercise is *beneficial* to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
a. helpful b. harmful c. pleasant
helpful
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.
a. stylish in appearance b. untidy/sloppy c. boring
stylish in appearance
The abandoned house was infested with *vermin*, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
a. pests b. animals c. insects
pests
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.
a. interested b. bored c. forgetful
interested
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just *hideous*.”
a. expensive b. cheap c. unattractive
unattractive
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.
a. desired b. doubted c. forgot
a. desired