Vocabulary - Denotation, Connotation II Flashcards
1
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denotation
A
- the literal meaning of a word – the dictionary definition
2
Q
connotation
A
- the implied meaning of a word in a specific context
3
Q
the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the least negative connotation
severe ; harsh ; austere
A
- austere
4
Q
the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the most negative connotation
imminent ; looming ; menacing
A
- menacing
5
Q
the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the least negative connotation
incredulous ; suspicious ; doubtful
A
- suspicious
6
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the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the positive connotation
impetuous ; rash ; spontaneous
A
- spontaneous
7
Q
the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the strongest, most negative connotation
A
- outraged
