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which words have similar denotations? select the two correct answers. (1 point)
grave
remarkable
defiant
apathetic
somber
Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word. "Grave" means serious, solemn, or somber in tone/meaning. "Somber" means dark, dull, or serious and solemn. These two words share a core literal meaning of seriousness/solemnity, while the other words have distinct denotations: "remarkable" means worthy of attention, "defiant" means resisting authority, "apathetic" means showing no interest.
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grave, somber