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An idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

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connotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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denotation

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Mark was sick of getting a dozen annoying e-mails with jokes from Sally every day. He wrote a sloppy reply letting her know that he wasn't allowed to receive silly e-mails at school.
What does the word "sick" suggest Mark was feeling as it is used in the first sentence of this story?

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fed up with

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Jackie screamed and pulled her hand away from the scalding water. Her hand was bright red and hurting.
What does the word scalding suggest about the water in the sentence above?

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painfully hot

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puny

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small

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grave Dale kept telling his mother the matter was grave. They had to report the person that hit their car today.

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serious

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"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too __________ ." (Most positive word to not hurt Luke's feelings)

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Challenging

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Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation? disaster, problem

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disaster

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Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation? Options: lazy, relaxed

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lazy

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Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation? inquisitive, nosy

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nosy