Every other authour may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach, and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few. –Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language, Samuel Johnson

What is the best definition of the word reproach as it is used in the passage?
a. disapproval
b. caution
c. certainty
d. lack of interest

a. disapproval

Explanation:

This is because, the author who was not pleased by the lexicographer may ended up showing his disapproval for the work done.

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answer: this is what i could find because i never done this work before.

it's likely the answer would be c.

- a - you could speak slowly, but if you used the same humor and a higher complexity or the same level of complexity, they might understand what to do.

- b - the humor presented might not be understandable to the 1st graders.

- d - explaining where peanut butter comes from is irrelevant to the homeeco class.

**c - by adjusting the level of complexity, you are going to a point of talking where everybody understands you, if you what i'm saying.**

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common stockholders usually have the right to vote on major issues affecting the company, like mergers and liquidation of the corporation's assets. they also have part ownership of the company which can then be traded on a secondary market (the stock exchange).

explanation: