Vocab - Negative Connotations

Vocab - Negative Connotations

12th Grade

26 Qs

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Vocab - Negative Connotations

Vocab - Negative Connotations

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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Toby didn't get the job because of his __ appearance; his clothes were wrinkled, and his hair was a wild mess.

defame

malevolent

disheveled

deletrious

Answer explanation

Disheveled typically refers to one's appearance as untidy, dirty, etc.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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The angry woman __ the sales clerk, calling her vile names and using racial slurs, because she was angry that the clothing wasn't on sale.

reviled

lewd

insolence

guile

Answer explanation

To revile literally means to verbally abuse. Calling someone names and using racial slurs is an example of verbal abuse.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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The politician sued the newspaper because it __ his character by printing false rumors.

prodigal

defamed

dreary

despicable

Answer explanation

To knowingly print false information is libel, which is one of the ways to defame someone's character.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Jeffrey Dahmer's neighbor complained constantly about the __ smell coming from his apartment. Dahmer claimed the odor was from spoiled meat.

odious

flagrant

diabolical

dreary

Answer explanation

Rotten meat smells particularly foul or odious.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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Serial killers are considered particularly __ because their crimes are so evil and disturbing.

imperil

prodigal

disreputable

diabolical

Answer explanation

Evil and diabolical are synonyms.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Teachers are not supposed to stand on chairs to hang posters because that action might __ our health and safety; falling from chairs can cause bruises, dislocations, and other serious conditions.

defile

imperil

deleterious

subvert

Answer explanation

Standing on something other than a ladder is dangerous; thus it fits "imperil."

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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My grandmother didn't like my clothes because the shorts were "too short" and the shirt was "too low cut": she accused me of dressing in a __ fashion that was not proper for a young lady.

desecrate

lewd

prodigal

diabolical

Answer explanation

Certain clothing is often seen as obscene or lewd when it doesn't conform to other people's standards.

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