Which one of these carries the most negative connotation? I love spending time with my uncle, but he has a very ___________ outlook on life.
childlike
youthful
childish
Between inexperienced and immature... inexperienced has the ___ connotation.
negative
positive
The United States has a VAST amount of crude oil. If we can tap into it, gas will be cheaper because we have so much oil.
good quality
useful
large amount
Bob and Joe are having a DISPUTE over whether or not the Bruins are the best team ever. They can never agree on anything!.
choice
discussion
disagreement
Christmas is a time when dad REVERTS to his childhood and really looks forward to Santa's visit.
is happy about
shares the holiday season
goes back to be what he was
Between nosy and inquisitive... inquisitive has a ___ connotation
negative
positive
That place has an EXTENSIVE selection of cars, so you won't have problems finding one you like.
small number
large enough
costing a lot of money
Which one of these carries the most negative connotation? In order to make our business more successful, we need to ____________ this area's natural resources.
exploit
employ
use
Between arrogance and confidence... confidence has the ___ connotation
negative
positive
Fortunately, the explosion DIVERTED the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.
destroyed
changed direction
see through telescope
Between wild and energetic... wild has the ___ connotation
positive
negative
Does "juvenile" have a positive or negative connotation in this context? I know that Eddie and I are the same age, but he is just so juvenile.
positive
negative
The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now nobody believes that news reporter any more.
made of cloth
fake or false
too many words
Which one of these carries the most positive connotation? My aunt makes good money, but she's very selective in what she buys. She's ________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
Friendship is a PRICELESS thing. It is more valuable than diamonds.
it is useless
it has great value
expensive
Between angry and furious... angry has the _____ connotation.
negative
positive
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an INTRUDER gets in the house.
a thief
someone who goes where he/she does not belong
a nosy person
Between arrogance and confidence... confidence has the ___ connotation
negative
positive
The antibiotic will INHIBIT growth of the bacteria by killing it, so it doesn't spread.
burn and destroy
block/slow down
live in
Does "skinny" have a positive or negative connotation in this context? How long have you been dieting? Maybe too long. You look so skinny.
negative
positive
Nobody can talk about this military action. It has to be a CLANDESTINE operation in order to be successful.
useful
dangerous
secret
Which is the nicest way to say this? My cousin is very ________.
blathering
jabbering
talkative
If you don't CURTAIL your spending, you'll be broke in no time.
increase
reduce
buy things online
Between colorful and gaudy... gaudy has a ___ connotation
positive
negative
I told the teacher I was late because my mom overslept. She said that excuse is not PLAUSIBLE because she saw my mom drive by early in the morning.
believable
strong
unbelievable