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In the sports section of the local newspaper, a reporter wrote, "Lorton's experienced quarterback performed well in handling the Jefferson highs eagles defeat." Which word in this sentence is cosidered loaded?

A) defeat B) well C) crushing D) experienced

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Loaded words are words which evoke " strong emotional implications". Knowing this, one would think C, crushing resonated with the reader the most. B and D are both evident to be incorrect. However, defeat lacks the certain appeal which crushing has.
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