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

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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}.

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the egyptian tombs with thier {opulent} displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for tears
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, shell run in any weather rain or shine

Answer 1

Here are the matches based on the underlined words in each sentence:

1. cacophony (negative connotation)
   Match: the plane noise bothered the tenants so much, they petitioned to have the flight paths moved.

2. dread (negative connotation)
   Match: the young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.

3. rich (positive connotation)
   Match: the egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.

4. crestfallen (negative connotation)
   Match: she is not discouraged by the bad weather, she'll run in any weather rain or shine.