Find the underlined word in each sentence. Match it with a sentence whose underlined word has the same meaning but a more positive connotation. (2 points)

Question

The malfunctioning car engine let out a cacophony_of sounds before it completely broke down.
When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of dread.
Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.
With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely crestfallen.
The Egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.
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The plane noise bothered the tenants so much, they petitioned to have the flight paths moved.
The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.
She is not discouraged by the bad weather; she'll run in any weather, rain or shine.

Answer 1

Here are the matches based on the meanings of the underlined words and their more positive connotations:

1. Cacophony → The plane noise bothered the tenants so much, they petitioned to have the flight paths moved.
   (Cacophony refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, while "plane noise" suggests a more neutral sound.)

2. Dread → The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.
   (Dread implies a strong fear or anxiety, whereas "apprehension" has a milder, more manageable connotation.)

3. Crestfallen → She is not discouraged by the bad weather; she'll run in any weather, rain or shine.
   (Crestfallen means sad or dejected, while "not discouraged" implies resilience and a positive outlook.)

4. Opulent → The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.
   (Opulent refers to luxurious and lavish wealth, but this sentence does not contain a matching word; it fits better with the understanding of connotation but should ideally match with "bothered" and "petitioned".)

Please note that while I tried to match them accurately based on their underlying feelings and meanings, some sentences may not perfectly align depending on the interpretation. Nonetheless, the connections generally reflect a shift from more negative to slightly more positive meanings.