As a Lexical Definition, the Definition "'Credit Card' Means a Wallet-Sized

question 7

Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, the definition "'Credit card' means a wallet-sized piece of plastic embossed with several numerals and containing a magnetic strip" may be criticized as:

• A) Failing to convey the essential meaning of the word being defined.
• B) Being ambiguous.
• C) Being obscure.
• D) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.
• E) Being affective.

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Definitions:

Mississippi Valley

A large geographical area in the United States drained by the Mississippi River, encompassing various states and characterized by rich soil and diverse ecosystems.

Indian Resistance

Refers to the various acts of opposition and warfare by Native American tribes against European colonization, U.S. expansion, and policies from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Pueblo Revolt

A 1680 uprising of Indigenous Pueblo people against Spanish colonial rule in present-day New Mexico, leading to temporary restoration of their autonomy.

European Dominance

The historical period when European powers exerted major economic, political, and cultural influence over other parts of the world.