Question

read the sentence from samuel johnsons preface to a dictionary of the english language
i have studiously endeavoured to collect examples and authorities from the writers before the restoration, whose works i regard as the wells of english undefiled, as the pure sources of genuine diction.
which words in the sentence help readers determine the meaning of the word undefiled?
o studiously, endeavoured
examples, authorities
o writers, restoration
o pure, genuine

Explanation:

The words "pure" and "genuine" are synonyms or related in meaning to "undefiled". They help in understanding that "undefiled" refers to something that is uncorrupted, true, and of high quality.

Answer:

pure, genuine