ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Of these four words, which one is most likely to have a negative flavor?A. Distract
B. Harangue
C. Meander
D. Confound

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Answer 1
Answer: B is the correct answer. Because 'distract' means to divert somebody from something, but isn't always negative. 'Meander' means to follow a winding course, usually referred to rivers. 'Confound' means to confuse. And 'harangue' which is the correct answer, means 'a lengthy and aggressive speech'.

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the answer to your question is D) prescient 
I hope this helps u allot ;b

D. Prescient is a word that is considered to be "frosting" in the metaphor of language as a layer cake.

What more can be said about the metaphor?

The concept of a "layer cake" metaphor in language or linguistics isn't universally defined or universally accepted.

From this viewpoint, "frosting words" might be considered words that add additional flavor or embellishment to the sentence, often providing more information about the manner, attitude, or tone of the speech act.

The word Prescient means "having or showing knowledge of events before they happen." It is a relatively rare word, and it is often used in a figurative sense. For example, you might say that someone is "prescient" if they make a prediction that later comes true.

The word Prescient is a good example of a "frosting" word because it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. However, it does add a touch of elegance and sophistication.

It is D. Prescient

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