1. Drag each sentence to indicate whether the underlined word has a more negative or less negative connotation.
negative or less negative connotation.
The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press
When the actor didn't mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight
The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his character
The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press
Snubbed should be in the less negative group and vilify should be in the more negative group. The other two are correct
- less negative connotation: The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press.
- less negative connotation: When the actor didn't mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight.
- negative connotation: The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his character.
- negative connotation: The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press.