Question

match each word to a term with the same denotative meaning but a different nuance.
stubborn
warm
unusual
odor
fragrance
determined
balmy
bizarre
knife
dagger

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the denotative meaning (dictionary definition) and nuance (connotation or slight difference in usage/tone) of each word:

1. stubborn and determined: Both refer to being firm in purpose, but "stubborn" can have a negative nuance (unreasonably unyielding), while "determined" is more positive (resolute).
2. unusual and bizarre: Both mean out of the ordinary, but "bizarre" implies something more strange or outlandish (stronger nuance of oddity) than "unusual".
3. fragrance and odor: Both refer to a smell, but "fragrance" has a positive connotation (pleasant smell), while "odor" is more neutral or can be negative.
4. balmy and warm: Both describe a pleasant temperature, but "balmy" suggests a mild, soothing warmth (often related to weather), while "warm" is a more general term.
5. knife and dagger: Both are sharp-bladed tools/weapons, but "dagger" specifically implies a short, pointed knife (often associated with weapons), while "knife" is a broader term.

Answer:

• stubborn → determined
• unusual → bizarre
• fragrance → odor
• balmy → warm
• knife → dagger