Words can be defined as:
A) symbols of thoughts, feelings and concepts that have typical meanings.
B) arbitrary symbols that stands for something.
C) symbols that are both arbitrary and references to things.
D) references to thoughts feeling and concepts.

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This definition accurately captures the fact that words are both arbitrary (meaning there's no inherent connection between the word and what it refers to) and referential (meaning words do indeed have meanings and refer to specific things). Choice A is close, but it doesn't capture the arbitrary nature of words; choice B is also close, but it doesn't capture the fact that words have meanings beyond just standing for something; choice D is too specific in its focus on referring to thoughts, feelings, and concepts.

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