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?

Withdrawing more money than is available Signup and view all the answers

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

A severe health problem Signup and view all the answers

Match the words with their connotations:

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

Match the words with their parts of speech:

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

Match the words with their likely contexts:

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

Match the words with their antonyms:

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

Match the words with their intensities:

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

Vocabulary Builder: Mastering Contrasting Adjectives

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Questions and Answers

What is the general tone conveyed by the words 'dismal', 'loath', and 'shudder'?

What does the word 'play' contrast with in the given list of words?

What is the general meaning of the word 'big-headed'?

What does the word 'overdrawn' most likely imply in a financial context?

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

Match the words with their connotations:

Match the words with their parts of speech:

Match the words with their likely contexts:

Match the words with their antonyms:

Match the words with their intensities:

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