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Read the sentence from Samuel Johnson's preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.

It is the fate of those who toil at the lower employments of life, to be rather driven by the fear of evil, than attracted by the prospect of good; to be exposed to censure, without hope of praise.

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?

a statement of wit or amusement
an expression of disapproval or condemnation
a sentiment of indifference or apathy
an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
an expression of disapproval or condemnation

"To be exposed to censure, without hope of praise" means to be open to criticism or condemnation rather than receiving praise.