Shades of Meaning

Front

What does 'shades of meaning' mean?

Back

When words are similar but have weaker and stronger meanings.

Front

Order these words from weakest to strongest: chilly, cold, freezing.

Back

chilly, cold, freezing

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Order these words from weakest to strongest: large, big, enormous.

Back

big, large, enormous

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Order these words from weakest to strongest: thrilled, happy, ecstatic.

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happy, thrilled, ecstatic

Front

What is a word that means the same as 'dirty' but is stronger?

Back

filthy

Front

What is the opposite of 'happy'?

Back

sad

Front

What does 'intensity' mean in the context of words?

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The strength or degree of meaning of a word.

Front

Give an example of a word that is stronger than 'happy'.

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ecstatic

Front

What is a word that means the same as 'big' but is stronger?

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enormous

Front

What is the weakest word in this group: chilly, cold, freezing?

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chilly