Connotation Challenge

Arrange the following words from most negative connotation to most positive connotation: gloomy, cheerful, melancholy, joyful.

• cheerful, joyful, melancholy, gloomy

• joyful, melancholy, gloomy, cheerful

• gloomy, melancholy, cheerful, joyful

• melancholy, gloomy, joyful, cheerful

Identify the word with the most intense negative connotation:

• irritated

• livid

• furious

• enraged

Which word has a more positive connotation: slim or skinny?

• slim

• scrawny

• slender

• skinny

Order the following words based on intensity of emotion: scared, terrified, anxious, worried.

• anxious, worried, terrified, scared

• scared, worried, anxious, terrified

• worried, anxious, scared, terrified

• terrified, anxious, worried, scared

What is the connotation of the word 'eccentric'?

• Ordinary

• Traditional

• Predictable

• Unconventional, quirky, or peculiar

Compare the connotations of 'thrifty' and 'cheap'.

• 'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, while 'cheap' has a negative connotation.

• 'Thrifty' implies luxury, while 'cheap' implies affordability.

• 'Thrifty' is more negative than 'cheap'.

• 'Thrifty' and 'cheap' have similar connotations.

Arrange the words 'excited', 'eager', 'enthusiastic', 'thrilled' from least intense to most intense emotion.

• enthusiastic, eager, thrilled, excited

• thrilled, enthusiastic, eager, excited

• eager, enthusiastic, thrilled, excited

• eager, excited, enthusiastic, thrilled

Identify the word with a more negative connotation:

• generous

• stingy

• miserly

• cheap

What connotation does the word 'brave' carry?

• Scared and timid

• Courageous and fearless

• Weak and feeble

• Bold and daring

Order the words 'content', 'happy', 'joyful', 'ecstatic' from least intense to most intense emotion.

• happy, content, ecstatic

• joyful, happy, content

• content, happy, joyful, ecstatic

• content, joyful, ecstatic