Slang

question 20

Multiple Choice

Slang

• A) is composed of informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings.
• B) is acceptable to use in business messages.
• C) involves the use of technical expressions that have become fashionable and are often meant to impress rather than express.
• D) All answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress and anxiety.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical and mental symptoms that may include palpitations, sweating, and feelings of doom.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical balance in the brain.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.