Slightly Different Words
Which of the answers below best defines the term nuance?
a slight shading of a word to create a desired affect
Which of the following synonyms for cried has the most negative nuance?
blubbered
Which words below could replace the bold ones in the following sentence to create a frightening tone? The man laughed and held out one plump finger to poke at my arm.
cackled, grizzled, stab
Select the word below that would give a positive nuance if used in place of the bold word glare in the following sentence. When I arrived late, I saw her glare at me through the window.
gazed
Which word conveys the greatest degree of happiness?
gleeful
Which word would be most appealing to buyers if used in an advertisement for shampoo?
lustrous
The words below are all synonyms of the word walked. Which one would best fit the context of the following sentence? Mikki walked down the street slowly, oblivious in her pain as she clutched the tear-marked letter to her aching heart.
trudged
This list consists of words that mean hill. How do the words differ from each other? slope, rise, mound, knoll, mountain
Each suggests a different size.