Connotation

William wanted to be honest, but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her the fancy necklace was _______

• Inexpensive

• Cheap

Ollie _________ science so much he can talk about it for hours.

• Appreciates

• Adores

Shayla thought her best friend's cat had lost too much weight. Hoping not to be too negative, she told her the cat looked ________

• Skinny

• Gaunt

Martin can talk his friends into doing or believing just about anything. Some parents are worried that Martin is _______ them.

• Brainwashing

• Influencing

Teddy entered every fencing match thinking he could win, but he never bragged. Therefore, his teammates saw him as a _________ competitor.

• Confident

• Cocky

The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She _______ them.

• Loathes

• Dislikes

Afraid his teachers would scold him in front of the class, Horace made sure he only __________ at his lab partner's joke.

• Snickered

• Roared

The ad described the house as small and cozy, but when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the _______ which stood before them.

• Residence

• Shack

Our annoying neighbors watch every move we make. They're just so ______

• Curious

• Nosy

Since dying my hair pink and wearing mismatched converse sneakers, my pesky little brother says I'm _________

• Unique

• Strange