Janet acknowledged that she had gained a considerable amount of weight; however, she preferred the euphemism “plump” to being called fat or obese.

A. substitution of milder word C. slang word
B. substitution of harsher word D. interesting word


A. substitution of milder word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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