A Lexicon Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

A lexicon is:

• A)the total stock of words in a language.
• B)the basic set of principles and rules that govern a language.
• C)the capacity of all languages to describe things that are happening in the present.
• D)the smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning in words.
• E)the smallest unit of sound that conveys meaning.

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Definitions:

Deposits

Money placed into a bank account or financial institution for safekeeping, which can earn interest over time.

Money Market Mutual Funds

Investment funds that invest in short-term debt securities and aim to provide investors with liquidity and a modest rate of return.

Higher Interest Rates

An increase in the cost of borrowing money, often used by central banks to control inflation and stabilize the currency.

1970s

The decade extending from January 1, 1970, to December 31, 1979, noted for significant political, social, and economic events worldwide.