Although Mark looked in the dictionary for the definition of the word "liberal," he still would find it offensive if someone referred to him as "liberal." Thus, Mark's negative view of the word "liberal" represents, for him, this concept's __________ meaning.
A)denotative
B)connotative
C)conjunctive
D)disjunctive

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The connotative meaning of a word refers to the emotional or cultural associations it carries beyond its literal (denotative) definition. Mark's negative view of "liberal" is based on its connotations, not its dictionary (denotative) definition.

Although Mark Looked in the Dictionary for the Definition of the Word