Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “septentrion.” “septentrion (sep ten’trē on’) n. Obs. 1. The north”
What indicates to the reader that this word has dropped out of usage? [L.11-12.1.b]
A. the spelling of the word
B. the inclusion of a phonetic guide
C. the abbreviation Obs.
D. the brevity of its definition
I think d
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
a, really? how come?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
lol pls don't let me b the one to change ur answer I'm the foreigner lol, I'm just curious why u thought so
OpenStudy (tanabugg):
sorry i was making conclusions too quick D
OpenStudy (anonymous):
I think C
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Ah flutter
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
the abbreviation Obs. (for obsolete)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ob·so·lete
ˌäbsəˈlēt/Submit
adjective
1.
no longer produced or used; out of date.
OpenStudy (katie_rogers101):
I think it is C not positive but obs stands for obsolete
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Mmm yea I'm just spectacle cus I haven't heard of a word being called obsolete
OpenStudy (tanabugg):
What was the answer?
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