The word "endangered" in this sentence has a denotative meaning (1). The term refers to species that are at risk of extinction or are in danger of disappearing, which is its literal definition.
"Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly."
What type of meaning does the word "endangered" have in this sentence?
1. denotative
2. figurative
3. negative connotative
4. positive connotative
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