The word "endangered" in the paragraph has a denotative meaning. This refers to the literal definition of the term, indicating that certain species, such as the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly, are at risk of extinction.
"NASA Measures Death of Glaciers"
by Catherine Woods
In 1850, Glacier National Park had 150 living glaciers — that’s six times more than it has now. Since at least that time, glaciers there have been declining. But 50 years ago, the rate of decline jumped and the number of glaciers in the park took a nosedive. The situation has become increasingly bleak with time. The snow is melting faster, forcing bears and birds to adapt to new food patterns. Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly.

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What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
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figurative meaning
figurative meaning

negative connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning

positive connotative meaning
positive connotative meaning

denotative meaning
denotative meaning
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