Question

Which of the following words has experienced the most significant connotative and denotative shift over time as a result of conversational usage? [L.11-12.1.a]

a. fiery
b. tepid
c. cool
d. warm Reset Selection Mark for Review What's This?

Answer 1

c. cool

Cool has many definitions:
1. at a fairly low temperature
2. fashionably attractive
3. refreshing
4. become less hot
etc.

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