We may easily agree on a _____ meaning of a word, but not its _____ meaning.
A)conjunctive; disjunctive
B)denotative; connotative
C)semantic; definitional
D)connotative; denotative

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Denotative meaning refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotative meaning refers to the emotions, attitudes, and associations that a word may evoke. It is possible to agree on the denotative meaning of a word, but have different connotative meanings based on personal experiences and cultural background.

We May Easily Agree on a _____ Meaning of a Word