The dictionary definition of a word.

Paul had never practiced being tactful, and some people considered him blunt to the point of rudeness.

Choose a synonym for blunt that has the same connotation.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

Which phrase has negative connotation?

Mark was sick of getting a dozen annoying e-mails with jokes from Sally every day. He wrote a sloppy reply letting her know that he wasn't allowed to receive silly e-mails at school.

What does the word "sick" suggest Mark was feeling as it is used in the first sentence of this story?

Jackie screamed and pulled her hand away from the scalding water. Her hand was bright red and hurting.

What does the word scalding suggest about the water in the sentence above?

Buster was a puny dog. He couldn't even scare the cat that lived next door.

What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence above?