Which word has a positive connotation?

Which word has a negative connotation?

Choose the sentence in which the word in ALL CAPS has a negative connotation.

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

The term that means the feelings and ideas associated with a word is

The term that means the dictionary definition of a word is

I have a lot of respect for Jenny’s father. He’s rather (reserved / antisocial) and dignified.

Will you please turn your stereo off? I can’t concentrate with all that (sound / noise).

Can you ask the new saleswoman not to be so (enthusiastic / pushy)? She's scaring away the customers.

What is denotation?

What makes Jim such an excellent storyteller is his knack for (invention / lying).

I love going camping and getting in touch with nature. The woods are filled with so much (vermin / animal life).

It was a beautiful spring day, and the (stench / scent) of apple blossoms filled the whole yard.

“The sooner we move out of this (home / dump),” said Jack, “the happier I’ll be.”

The (subdued / dreary) colors used in the painting calmed the girl, enthralling her with their peaceful hues.

Connotation is

Her (avarice / ambition) consumed her, encouraging her to take what she wanted with no regard to anyone else.

Let's go to that (quaint / rundown) cabin in the Adirondacks we visited last year. I loved that place!

Despite her (volatile / unpredictable) nature, I always knew she would take good care of my puppy.

I (command / urge) you to reconsider taking this job. You'd be a great employee!

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