Shades of Meaning

Front

What does 'shades of meaning' refer to?

Back

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

Front

What is the weakest word in the following group: tired, worn out, exhausted?

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tired

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What is the strongest word in the following group: chilly, cold, freezing?

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freezing

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Replace the word 'dirty' with a stronger word: His little brother's hands were ____.

Back

filthy

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Which word best completes the sentence: It had been storming all day, so by the time I got home I was _____.

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soaked

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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 synonym for 'happy' that has a stronger meaning?

Back

thrilled

Front

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

Back

The strength or degree of meaning a word conveys.

Front

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

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soaked

Front

What is the meaning of 'filthy'?

Back

Extremely dirty; very unclean.