The English language contains a(n)( )of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary conversation.A.altitudeB.latitudeC.multitudeD.attitude

The English language contains a(n)( )of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary conversation.

A.altitude
B.latitude
C.multitude
D.attitude

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解析:multitude“大批,大量”。句意:英语中包含大量的在平常会话中相对很少使用的词汇。A.altitude“高度”;B.latitude“纬度”;D.attitude“态度”。

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