Matching
234) abstraction
235) connotative meaning
236) denotative meaning
237) euphemisms
238) generalization
239) descriptive language
240) dating
241) indexing
242) technical language
243) vague language
A) the speci?c reference to a word
B) takes individual differences into account
C) the use of a speci?c time reference to
clarify a message
D) things, names for objects around us
E) things, names for objects around us
F) specialized terms associated with a
particular discipline, skill, or career
G) determined by someone's experiences,
values, and culture
H) use of broad terms to explain ideas or
concepts
I) speci?c words that represent observable
behavior or phenomena
J) lacks directness and speci?city
K) the use of nonspeci?c language to
describe objects, events, and feelings
L) used to substitute for other words
because they are more pleasant
234) H
235) G
236) A
237) L
238) K
239) I
240) C
241) B
242) F
243) J
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