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QuizMultiple Choice

Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language

Question 20 • OK-English IV A-CR

Which word has a negative connotation?

Answer
A
clever
B
astute
C
deceptive
D
ingenious

Explanation

A negative connotation is an unfavorable feeling or association attached to a word. “Deceptive” suggests misleading or dishonest behavior, so it has a negative connotation. “Clever,” “astute,” and “ingenious” generally describe intelligence or skill positively.

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