Connotations and Denotations: The words in each pair have the same denotations, but different connotations. \

Question

Denotation: A word's denotation is its literal definition.
For example:
Snake: a limbless reptile with a long, scaly body

Connotation A word's connotation is all the association we have with it.
For example:
A malevolent (evil, bad) person might be called "a real snake"

Choose the word in each pair with positive connotations.

1. Hyperactive / energetic 2. Sentimental / mushy
3. Timid / cowardly 4. Stubborn / strong-willed
5. Scrawny / thin 6. Stylish / faddish
7. Frugal / cheap 8. Brash / bold
9. Nosey / curious 10. Reserved / withdrawn

Answer 1

1. Energetic
2. Sentimental
4. Strong-willed
6. Stylish
8. Bold
9. Curious

Answer 2

the rest?

Answer 3

3. Timid
5. Thin
7. Frugal
10. Reserved