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?

Calculating

Strategic

Clever

5

Which word is neutral?

Confident

Arrogant

Self assured

10

Which has a positive connotation?

Opulence

Prosperity

10

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

Reckless

Adventurous

Extreme

5

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

Curious

Nosy

Inquisitive

10

Put these words in order Negative, Neutral, Positive.

Innovative, Creative, Eccentric

Eccentric, Creative, Innovative

Eccentric, Innovative, Creative

Creative, Eccentric, Innovative

20

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

ruthless

ambitious

driven

10

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

patient.

tolerant

indulgent

5

Put these words in order: Negative, Neutral, Positive

Stubborn, Tenacious, Determined

Tenacious, Determined, Stubborn

Stubborn, Determined, Tenacious

Tenacious, Stubborn, Determined

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?

petrified

shaken

startled

5

Which has the negative connotation?

modest

meek

humble

5

Which is more positive?

cheap

inexpensive

5

Which seems like it is worth more?

Something old

Something antique

5