Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of…

According to the passage, what distinguishes Johnson’s dictionary from others?

It was the first dictionary to be produced by a group of scholars at a university.

It was written almost single-handedly, with little financial or scholarly support.

It was written by an author who was both curious and learned.

It was the first dictionary to include definitions of simple, everyday words.

Based on the passage, what made Johnson’s dictionary innovative?

It was the first dictionary to try to restore English to its early form.

It was the first dictionary to use modern page decorations.

It was the first dictionary to trace word usage by using quotations from authoritative writers.

It was the first dictionary to try to correct the writing of past authors.

“decorations”“studiously”✔ “pure”

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decorative ✔ not tainted imperfect

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What is the best definition of the word reproach as it is used in the passage?

disapproval

caution

certainty

lack of interest

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