Word Relationships 1st Hr.

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What is a connotation?

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A connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

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Sparse.

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What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

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Pessimistic.

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What is the antonym of 'vivid'?

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Dull.

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Which word has a negative connotation: 'assertive', 'pushy', 'confident', or 'strong-willed'?

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Pushy.

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Which word has a neutral connotation: 'childish', 'immature', 'youthful', or 'juvenile'?

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Youthful.

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What does 'connotation' refer to in word relationships?

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It refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is the meaning of 'sparse'?

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Thinly dispersed or scattered; not abundant.

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What does 'pessimistic' mean?

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Having a negative outlook or expecting the worst.