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