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:

• "Subtle distinction" matches the definition of "nuance" (a slight difference in meaning, expression, or sound).
• "Old-fashioned" as applied to a cottage aligns with "quaint" (attractively unusual or old-fashioned).
• "Preference" is a direct synonym for "inclination" (a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way).
• "Condemn" is a direct synonym for "denounce" (publicly declare to be wrong or evil).

Answer:

1. "There is a subtle distinction between the characteristics of these two bacteria," explained our biology teacher. → nuance
2. Your old-fashioned cottage reminds me of my grandparents' house in the countryside. → quaint
3. Jack's preference for his eldest son has not gone unnoticed by his other children. → inclination
4. We condemn those involved in terrorist activities. → denounce