If Someone Loses a Parent, He or She Is an Orphan

question 61

Multiple Choice

If someone loses a parent, he or she is an orphan, but there is no word for a parent who loses a child. This represents ______.

• A) semantic derogation
• B) static evaluation
• C) polarization
• D) a lexical gap

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Compounded monthly refers to the process of adding interest to a principal sum not just once, but on a monthly basis, leading to an increase in the amount of interest earned over time due to the compound effect.

Retirement Savings

Funds that an individual sets aside to use during their retirement years, usually accumulated through retirement accounts.

Monthly Deposits

Regular amounts of money placed into a financial account, investment, or savings plan on a monthly basis, contributing to capital growth or interest earnings.

Retirement Account

A financial account that offers tax benefits for saving for retirement.