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

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

A
It was the first dictionary to be produced by a group of scholars at a university.
B
It was written almost single-handedly, with little financial or scholarly support.
C
It was written by an author who was both curious and learned.
D
It was the first dictionary to include definitions of simple, everyday words.
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“decorations”“studiously”“pure”

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“decorations”
B
“studiously”
C
“pure”
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decorative not tainted imperfect

A
decorative
B
not tainted
C
imperfect
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positive neutral negative

A
positive
B
neutral
C
negative
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crude words ancient words basic words

A
crude words
B
ancient words
C
basic words
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Based on the passage, what made Johnson’s dictionary innovative?

A
It was the first dictionary to try to restore English to its early form.
B
It was the first dictionary to use modern page decorations.
C
It was the first dictionary to trace word usage by using quotations from authoritative writers.
D
It was the first dictionary to try to correct the writing of past authors.
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What is the best definition of the word reproach as it is used in the passage?

A
disapproval
B
caution
C
certainty
D
lack of interest

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