Shades of meaning in connotation | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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The mayor described the 50 car wreck with multiple casualties caused by a city bus driver a problem that they will address. He-

Doesn't think it is a big deal.

Is trying to minimize the event.

Which is more serious?

Problem

Disaster

Which seems like it is worth more?

Something antique

Something old

You want to make your reader feel sorry for Sam after he got in a fight with Chuck. How would you word that?

Sam fought with Chuck.

Chuck attacked Sam.

Chuck and Sam got into a fight.

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

driven

ruthless

ambitious

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

Extreme

Adventurous

Reckless

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

Curious

Inquisitive

Nosy

Which word is neutral?

Hopeful

Indecisive

Optimistic

Which has the negative connotation?

humble

meek

modest

Which word has the highest intensity?

petrified

startled

shaken

Which has a positive connotation?

Opulence

Prosperity

Put these words in order: Negative, Neutral, Positive

Tenacious, Stubborn, Determined

Stubborn, Tenacious, Determined

Tenacious, Determined, Stubborn

Stubborn, Determined, Tenacious

Which word is neutral?

Arrogant

Self assured

Confident

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

Honest

Genuine

Blunt

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

tolerant

indulgent

patient.

Put these words in order Negative, Neutral, Positive.

Eccentric, Creative, Innovative

Innovative, Creative, Eccentric

Creative, Eccentric, Innovative

Eccentric, Innovative, Creative

Which is more positive?

cheap

inexpensive

Which one is negative?

Stubborn

Strong-willed

Which has a negative connotation?

Clever

Strategic

Calculating