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🔹 What are Denotation and Connotation?

- Denotation: The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
- Connotation: The emotional or cultural associations a word carries (positive, negative, or neutral).

We'll fill in the chart for each word with:
- Denotation: A clear definition.
- Connotation: Whether it has a positive (+) or negative (–) emotional tone.

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✔ Step-by-step Solutions:

| WORD | DENOTATION | CONNOTATION (+/–) |
|--------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| childlike | Having the qualities of a child; innocent, playful | + (often seen as sweet, innocent) |
| grifty | (Note: likely meant to be *gritty*) – rough, harsh, unrefined | – (suggests unpleasantness, struggle) |
| geezer | An old man, often used informally or jokingly | – (can be disrespectful or dismissive) |
| pushy | Overbearing, aggressive in promoting one’s ideas | – (negative; implies rudeness) |
| frugal | Economical, careful with money | + (positive; wise, responsible) |
| arrogant | Having an exaggerated sense of one’s importance | – (negative; prideful, rude) |
| inquisitive | Curious, eager to learn | + (positive; shows interest) |
| extraordinary | Exceptional, beyond the ordinary | + (positive; impressive) |
| attractive | Pleasing to look at, appealing | + (positive; desirable) |
| juvenile | Belonging to children; immature | – (negative; childish, not mature) |

> ⚠️ Note: "Grifty" is not a standard English word. It may be a typo for "gritty", which means rough or tough (e.g., gritty determination). If it's intended as "grifty", it might be a made-up or dialect word, but we assume it's "gritty" here.

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✔ Bonus Question:

> Choose 2 words that have a positive connotation. Think of a word that has a negative connotation for each one and write them on the lines.

#### Example Answer:

1. Word with positive connotation: *frugal*
→ Negative connotation word: *stingy*
*(“Frugal” is positive—wise spending; “stingy” is negative—unwilling to spend even when appropriate)*

2. Word with positive connotation: *inquisitive*
→ Negative connotation word: *nosy*
*(“Inquisitive” is positive—curious and eager to learn; “nosy” is negative—prying into others’ business)*

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✔ Final Answer Summary:

#### Chart:
| WORD | DENOTATION | CONNOTATION (+/–) |
|--------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| childlike | Having the qualities of a child | + |
| grifty | Rough, harsh, unrefined | – |
| geezer | An old man, often used informally | – |
| pushy | Aggressive, overbearing | – |
| frugal | Economical, careful with money | + |
| arrogant | Overconfident, proud | – |
| inquisitive | Curious, eager to know | + |
| extraordinary | Exceptional, remarkable | + |
| attractive | Pleasing to look at | + |
| juvenile | Childish, immature | – |

#### Bonus:
1. Frugal → Stingy
2. Inquisitive → Nosy

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