Connotation

Front

Which word has a negative connotation? stench, smell

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stench

Front

Which phrase has negative connotation? a box filled with documents, a box crammed with documents

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a box crammed with documents

Front

Which phrase has a more positive connotation? a peculiar object, a unique object, a strange object

Back

a unique object

Front

Which phrase has a negative connotation? a stingy person, a thrifty person

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a stingy person

Front

Which phrase has a more negative connotation? frown at someone, scowl at someone

Back

scowl at someone

Front

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

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thrifty

Front

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.

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courageous

Front

Paco appreciated the gallery owner's effort _____________ to include artwork from the local community.

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deliberate

Front

Complete the sentence: She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

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unafordable

Front

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

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persistent