"Jackknife means this (as you jump off the diving board, bend to touch your toes, then straighten out to dive headfirst into the water)." This is an example of a(n) ________.

A. definition by subclass
B. synonymous definition
C. etymological definition
D. ostensive definition
E. enumerative definition
F. definition by genus and difference


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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De is pronounced

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