Every other authour may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach, and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few. –Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language, Samuel Johnson

What is the best definition of the word reproach as it is used in the passage?
a. disapproval
b. caution
c. certainty
d. lack of interest

Read the sentences. the lowest point in antarctica appears to be the bentley subglacial trench, which is 8,200 feet below sea level. lower points may exist. which choice correctly uses the subordinating conjunction “although” to combine the sentences? the lowest point in antarctica appears to be the bentley subglacial trench, which is 8,200 feet below sea level, although lower points may exist. the lowest point in antarctica appears to be the bentley subglacial trench, which is 8,200 feet below sea level. although lower points may exist. the lowest point in antarctica appears to be the bentley subglacial trench, which is 8,200 feet below sea level although, lower points may exist. the lowest point in antarctica appears to be the bentley subglacial trench, which is 8,200 feet below sea level; although lower points may exist.