Question

drag each tile to the correct box. based on the context of each sentence, choose the word that most closely matches the denotation of the bolded word. denounce quaint nuance inclination \there is a subtle distinction between the characteristics of these two bacteria,\ explained our biology teacher. your old - fashioned cottage reminds me of my grandparents house in the countryside. jacks preference for his eldest son has not gone unnoticed by his other children. we condemn those involved in terrorist activities.

Explanation:

1. "A subtle distinction" means a nuance, as nuance refers to a subtle difference.
2. "Old - fashioned cottage" is described as quaint, which means attractively old - fashioned.
3. "Preference" is similar to inclination, which implies a natural tendency or liking.
4. "Condemn" is similar to denounce, which means to speak of something or someone in a negative or accusatory way.

Answer:

1. nuance
2. quaint
3. inclination
4. denounce