Question

Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “septentrion.” “septentrion (sep ten’trē on’) n. Obs. 1. The north” What indicates to the reader that this word has dropped out of usage? [L.11-12.1.b] A. the spelling of the word B. the inclusion of a phonetic guide C. the abbreviation Obs. D. the brevity of its definition

Answer 1

The correct answer is C as "Obs" in a dictionary definition for a word means the word is "Obsolete", meaning it has dropped out of usage.