Nuances in Words
1. Jennifer went home crying after someone at the party called her fat.
2. Jorge blanched when his barber declared that his hair was too delicate to dye.
3. The children were frightened when the substitute teacher grinned maniacally.
4. "I'm not sure the open floor plan is appropriate for this house," said the designer.
5. Many mothers found the class project to be a little too gory for classroom usage.
Which word from the sentences does NOT have a strong connotation?
(1 point)
Responses
delicate
delicate
maniacally
maniacally
appropriate
1 answer
The word "appropriate" from the sentence "I'm not sure the open floor plan is appropriate for this house," said the designer, does not have a strong connotation. It is more neutral compared to the other words listed.