1) What is the definition for generalising/ broadening?  a) The opposite of broadening - a word becomes more specific in meaning  b) The meaning of a word broadens so it retains its old meaning but also takes on added meaning  c) Over time a word acquires a more pleasant or more positive meaning  d) Over time a word acquires a more negative or less favourable meaning e) The loss or reduction of the force of meaning of a word f) The creation of polite, but roundabout, expressions for things that may be considered unpleasant  2) What is the definition for Euphemism? a) The opposite of broadening - a word becomes more specific in meaning  b) The meaning of a word broadens so it retains its old meaning but also takes on added meaning  c) Over time a word acquires a more pleasant or more positive meaning  d) Over time a word acquires a more negative or less favourable meaning e) The loss or reduction of the force of meaning of a word f) The creation of polite, but roundabout, expressions for things that may be considered unpleasant  3) What is the definition for Amelioration?  a) The opposite of broadening - a word becomes more specific in meaning  b) The meaning of a word broadens so it retains its old meaning but also takes on added meaning  c) Over time a word acquires a more pleasant or more positive meaning  d) Over time a word acquires a more negative or less favourable meaning e) The loss or reduction of the force of meaning of a word f) The creation of polite, but roundabout, expressions for things that may be considered unpleasant  4) What is the definition for Weakening/ bleaching? a) The opposite of broadening - a word becomes more specific in meaning  b) The meaning of a word broadens so it retains its old meaning but also takes on added meaning  c) Over time a word acquires a more pleasant or more positive meaning  d) Over time a word acquires a more negative or less favourable meaning e) The loss or reduction of the force of meaning of a word f) The creation of polite, but roundabout, expressions for things that may be considered unpleasant  5) What is the definition for specialising/ narrowing? a) The opposite of broadening - a word becomes more specific in meaning  b) The meaning of a word broadens so it retains its old meaning but also takes on added meaning  c) Over time a word acquires a more pleasant or more positive meaning  d) Over time a word acquires a more negative or less favourable meaning e) The loss or reduction of the force of meaning of a word f) The creation of polite, but roundabout, expressions for things that may be considered unpleasant  6) What is the definition for prejoration? a) The opposite of broadening - a word becomes more specific in meaning  b) The meaning of a word broadens so it retains its old meaning but also takes on added meaning  c) Over time a word acquires a more pleasant or more positive meaning  d) Over time a word acquires a more negative or less favourable meaning e) The loss or reduction of the force of meaning of a word f) The creation of polite, but roundabout, expressions for things that may be considered unpleasant 

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