8th Vocab Flashcard Nov.

Front

What does the term 'obstreperous' mean?

Back

Noisy and hard to control.

Front

What is the ROOT word of 'extricate'?

Back

trica

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Define 'connotation'.

Back

The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word.

Front

Identify an incorrect usage of the word 'obtuse'.

Back

A warm, comforting aroma was too obtuse from the kitchen, filling the entire house with the smell of freshly baked bread.

Front

Which word has a negative connotation: beautiful, ugly, or pleasant?

Back

Ugly.

Front

What is the opposite of 'obstreperous'?

Back

Quiet or calm.

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What does 'extricate' mean?

Back

To free or remove from a constraint or difficulty.

Front

Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

Joyful.

Front

What is the difference between 'denotation' and 'connotation'?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of that word.

Front

What is an example of a word with a neutral connotation?

Back

Chair.