Shades of Meaning

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What is the meaning of the word 'boiling'?

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The term 'boiling' refers to the state of being extremely hot, often used to describe liquids at their boiling point.

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List two synonyms for the word 'happy'.

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Joyful, content.

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What is a synonym for 'bloomed' in the context of flowers?

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Flourished.

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What word describes a state of extreme tiredness after physical exertion?

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Exhausted.

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Provide two synonyms for the word 'tired'.

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Drowsy, exhausted.

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What does the term 'shades of meaning' refer to?

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Shades of meaning refer to the subtle differences in meaning between words that are similar.

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How can context influence the meaning of a word?

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Context can provide clues about the specific meaning of a word, affecting how it is interpreted in a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'happy' and 'joyful'?

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While both words convey a sense of pleasure, 'joyful' often implies a more intense or exuberant feeling than 'happy'.

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What is a common synonym for 'exhausted'?

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Fatigued.

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How can you determine the appropriate synonym to use in a sentence?

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Consider the context and the intensity of the emotion or state being described.

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