Shades of Meaning

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What does 'shades of meaning' refer to?

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The different levels of intensity or strength of a word's meaning.

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What is the weakest word in the group: chilly, cold, freezing?

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chilly

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What is the strongest word in the group: dirty, muddy, filthy, soiled, stained?

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filthy

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What does the word 'terrified' mean?

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Feeling extreme fear.

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What does 'elated' mean?

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Feeling very happy or joyful.

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Arrange these words from weakest to strongest: tired, worn out, exhausted.

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tired, worn out, exhausted

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What is an example of a word with a strong meaning?

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'Furious' is stronger than 'angry.'

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What is an example of a word with a weak meaning?

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'Slightly' is weaker than 'very.'

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What does 'intensity' mean in terms of words?

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The strength or force of a word's meaning.

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What is a synonym for 'glad'?

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Happy.