Pick any box!
Billy abhors that awful-tasting medicine. Yuck!
hates / dislikes
The students felt lighthearted now that the year-end examinations were over.
relaxed / cheerful / joyful / carefree
When the lost hikers were found, they said that they were famished. They had not eaten in two days.
hungry / starving
What kind of dwelling do you live in?
home / house
Maria’s family had just moved to the new town and so she had not made any acquaintances yet.
friends
I remembered to lock my door before going out, but my cat still managed to escape. Strange! I was baffled. How did it get out?
puzzled / confused
Mrs B quickly drank a glass of water as her throat was parched.
dry
The penitent child told his parents, “I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you where I was going after school.”
sorry / apologetic
Dad saturates the cloth with water. After it has been soaked, he pours bleach on the stain.
soaks
The TV weatherman told the viewers to be prepared for changes. He said that the weather would fluctuate for the next five days.
Monday: sunny
Tuesday: thunderstorm
Wednesday: sunny
Thursday: drizzle
change / rise and fall