Rank in order from most positive (1) to most negative (7). thin bony lanky skinny gaunt slender anorexic aggressive assertive domineering strong-willed.

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Rank in order from most positive (1) to most negative (7). thin bony lanky skinny gaunt slender anorexic aggressive assertive domineering strong-willed pushy forceful firm eccentric weird different strange oddball exotic abnormal sly intelligent brilliant clever cunning smart nerdy

denotation: a literal meaning of the word, a strict dictionary definition connotation: an association (emotional or otherwise) which the word evokes; connotation represents the various social overtones, cultural implications, or emotional meanings refreshing - chillywoman – chick pretty - handsome