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For example, the words slim and skinny have essentially the same denotation, “thin.” The connotation of slim
is positive, however, while the connotation of skinny is negative.
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1. Driving when you are drunk is a very (bold, reckless) thing to do.
2. After
sunset, we took a wonderful, (leisurely, sluggish) walk along the beach.
3. Mary Ann is so (talkative,
verbose) that we call her “the Little Professor.”
4. Johnny is very (mischievous, deceitful),
but he doesn’t mean any harm.
5. After Patty refused to go out with Fred, his remarks to her
were always very (curt, brief).
6. Waldo hates to be (teased, harassed) about his name.
7.
Tough Ellen was (puny, small) for her age, she was an adorable child.
8. Mario felt that Luisa had
(overlooked, disregarded) his feelings.
9. Mr. Jones was on the (heavy, fat) side, but very distinguished
looking.
10. Last night I had a terrible (debate, argument) with my parents about my curfew.
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