Vocabulary Builder: Mastering Contrasting Adjectives
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What is the general tone conveyed by the words 'dismal', 'loath', and 'shudder'?

  • Neutral and informative
  • Negative and unpleasant (correct)
  • Positive and uplifting
  • Humorous and playful
  • What does the word 'play' contrast with in the given list of words?

  • Heart-warming (correct)
  • Shudder
  • Neglect
  • Truant
  • What is the general meaning of the word 'big-headed'?

  • Having an inflated sense of self-importance (correct)
  • Being very intelligent
  • Being physically strong
  • Having a large physical head
  • What does the word 'overdrawn' most likely imply in a financial context?

    <p>Withdrawing more money than is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely consequence of 'neglect' and 'infection'?

    <p>A severe health problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the words with their connotations:

    <p>dismal = Positive heart-warming = Negative loath = Neutral shudder = Fearful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the words with their parts of speech:

    <p>fuss = Verb big-headed = Adjective truant = Adverb neglect = Noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the words with their likely contexts:

    <p>dismal = Weather forecast overdrawn = Bank statement infection = Medical diagnosis heart-warming = Romantic comedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the words with their antonyms:

    <p>loath = Eager shudder = Delight truant = Attentive big-headed = Modest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the words with their intensities:

    <p>fuss = Mild annoyance loath = Strong dislike shudder = Mild fear heart-warming = Intense joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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