As a lexical definition, Ambrose Bierce's definition "'Historian: A broad-gauge gossip" may be criticized as:

A) Being obscure.

B) Being affective.

C) Being negative.

D) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.

E) Being ambiguous.


B

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a. It is done in accordance with duty b. It is chosen freely c. It is chosen by a good will d. It tends to promote happiness

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A) 2 rows B) 4 rows C) 8 rows

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"A street is a paved road or highway" is which type of definition?

A) reportive B) contextual C) ostensive

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