WORD STUDY Expressing the Connotation Read each sentence. Select the word in parentheses that expresses the connotation (positive, negative, or neutral) given at the beginning of the sentence. negative 1. The secret agent's (dilemma, situation) was that his disguise was weak positive 2. The woman's (comely, gorgeous) appearance made for a good stage presence. positive 3. The winning debater’s closing argument was an example of (eminent, satisfactory) speech making neutral 4. The police showed restraint when they refused to (admonish, jeer) the unreliable suspect. negative 5. The heavy bag felt (full, cumbersome ) after | had lugged it around for a few hours. negative 6. The tour group's (predictable, perennial) favorite was a visit to Yellowstone Park. neutral 7. The girl was such a snob that she refused to (risk, sully) her reputation as a diva by applauding the regional theatre group. . The student's scheme to make a few bucks over the summer turned out to be a (gainful, lucrative) idea that brought in considerable profits. positive Challenge: Using Connotation Choose vocabulary words from Units 1-3 to replace the highlighted words in the sentences below. Then explain how the connotation of the replacement word changes the tone of the sentence, tersely irate admonished dissolute mediocre lucrative 1. Eva's mother told —___ her to work harder in math, or Eva would not be able to go on the field trip. 2. The corrupt_________ mayor turned out to be even less honorable than we had expected. 3. Mrs. Li was so angry ___with her neighbor that they ended up in a big feud and never spoke again. 48 = Word Study