Shades of meaning in connotation | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 19 Public

Determining the differences in connotation of words with similar denotation.

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Which has a negative connotation?

Clever

Calculating

Strategic

5

Which word is neutral?

Arrogant

Confident

Self assured

10

Which has a positive connotation?

Prosperity

Opulence

10

John loves extreme sports of all kinds. You don't approve. How would you describe his sports?

Extreme

Reckless

Adventurous

5

The most positive way to say someone likes to know things.

Nosy

Curious

Inquisitive

10

Put these words in order Negative, Neutral, Positive.

Innovative, Creative, Eccentric

Creative, Eccentric, Innovative

Eccentric, Innovative, Creative

Eccentric, Creative, Innovative

20

Thanos wanted to save the universes by eliminating over-population. He was _______in his pursuit.

ambitious

driven

ruthless

10

Her mom lets her get away with anything. She is really __________.

indulgent

patient.

tolerant

5

Put these words in order: Negative, Neutral, Positive

Stubborn, Determined, Tenacious

Stubborn, Tenacious, Determined

Tenacious, Stubborn, Determined

Tenacious, Determined, Stubborn

15

Dean will tell you what you the hard truth and doesn't care if it hurts your feelings.

Blunt

Genuine

Honest

5

Which word is neutral?

Indecisive

Hopeful

Optimistic

5

Which one is negative?

Strong-willed

Stubborn

5

Which word has the highest intensity?

startled

petrified

shaken

5

Which has the negative connotation?

meek

humble

modest

5

Which is more positive?

inexpensive

cheap

5

Which seems like it is worth more?

Something old

Something antique

5