"Academic Language" or Specialized Terminology Used by a Specific Group

question 30

Multiple Choice

"Academic language" or specialized terminology used by a specific group is referred to as ________.

• A) slang
• B) lexicology
• C) pidgin English
• D) jargon

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Definitions:

Intentional Destruction

The deliberate act of destroying or causing damage to property or materials.

Magazine Subscriptions

Agreements where individuals pay in advance to receive periodic issues of magazines over a specified time frame.

False Pretenses

The act of deliberately presenting false information with the intent to deceive or mislead.

Ponzi Scheme

A fraudulent investment scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors, which generates returns for older investors through new investors' capital rather than legitimate profit.