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?

Self assured

Arrogant

Confident

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.

Curious

Nosy

Inquisitive

10

Put these words in order Negative, Neutral, Positive.

Eccentric, Creative, Innovative

Eccentric, Innovative, Creative

Innovative, Creative, Eccentric

Creative, Eccentric, Innovative

20

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

ambitious

ruthless

driven

10

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

patient.

indulgent

tolerant

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.

Honest

Genuine

Blunt

5

Which word is neutral?

Optimistic

Hopeful

Indecisive

5

Which one is negative?

Stubborn

Strong-willed

5

Which word has the highest intensity?

petrified

startled

shaken

5

Which has the negative connotation?

modest

meek

humble

5

Which is more positive?

inexpensive

cheap

5

Which seems like it is worth more?

Something old

Something antique

5