Question

NASA Measures Death of Glaciers”
By Catherine Woods
Which word replacement would create a stronger negative connotation?

Replacing word depleted with destroyed
Replacing the word nosedive with dip
Replacing the word adapt with adjust
Replacing the word warmer with hotter

Answer 1

The word replacement that would create a stronger negative connotation is **"Replacing the word depleted with destroyed."** The term "destroyed" implies a complete and irreversible loss, whereas "depleted" suggests a reduction but allows for the possibility of recovery.