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Flashcards in Vocabulary - Denotation, Connotation II Deck (7)
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1
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denotation

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  • the literal meaning of a word – the dictionary definition
2
Q

connotation

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  • 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

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  • austere
4
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the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the most negative connotation
imminent ; looming ; menacing

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  • menacing
5
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the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the least negative connotation
incredulous ; suspicious ; doubtful

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  • suspicious
6
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the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the positive connotation
impetuous ; rash ; spontaneous

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  • spontaneous
7
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the word below have a similar denotation. which word has the strongest, most negative connotation

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  • outraged

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