Shades of Meaning

Front

What does 'shades of meaning' mean?

Back

When words are similar but have weaker and stronger meanings.

Front

What is the strongest word for 'dirty'?

Back

Filthy.

Front

Arrange these words from weakest to strongest: chilly, cold, freezing.

Back

Chilly, cold, freezing.

Front

What is a stronger word for 'glad'?

Back

Elated.

Front

What is the strongest word for 'wet'?

Back

Soaked.

Front

What does 'intensity' mean in terms of words?

Back

The strength or degree of meaning of a word.

Front

Give an example of a word with a weaker meaning than 'happy'.

Back

Glad.

Front

What is a synonym for 'soaked'?

Back

Drenched.

Front

What is the opposite of 'filthy'?

Back

Clean.

Front

What is a word that means 'very cold'?

Back

Freezing.