Shades of Meaning

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What does 'shades of meaning' refer to?

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The different levels of intensity or nuance in the meaning of words.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Give an example of a word with a strong meaning.

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'Furious' is a strong synonym for 'angry.'

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Give an example of a word with a weak meaning.

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'Think' is a weaker synonym compared to 'know.'

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What does it mean to 'order words by intensity'?

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To arrange words from the least intense to the most intense meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'bump'?

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A light touch or collision.

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What is the meaning of 'slam'?

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To shut something forcefully.

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What does 'mean' imply when describing a person?

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Being unkind or unpleasant.

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What does 'cruel' imply when describing a person?

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Causing pain or suffering intentionally.