Does 'slam' have a positive or negative meaning?
Negative
The opposite of 'disregard' is ... .
pay attention to
The president had a ______ reception in Ohio this morning. (TIP: The opposite of 'friendly')
hostile
Does 'better off' have a positive or negative meaning?
Positive
These chemicals have a ______ effect on the environment. (TIP: the opposite of 'advantageous')
detrimental
The opposite of 'growth' is ... .
decay
It's things like this that _________ the quality of life. (TIP: the opposite of 'ruin')
enhance
The baby was apparently _______ by the noise. (TIP: The baby was neither worried nor interested)
unconcerned
If you express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing, you ... .
praise
In these ________ times, it's nice to hear some good news.
troubled
Are the rich really getting _____ and the poor getting richer?
poorer
The lower tax rate is particularly ______________ to poorer families. (TIP: it provides advantages or help)
advantageous
