Obsolete Words Sound Formal And, Therefore, Are Appropriate in Formal

question 20

True/False

Obsolete words sound formal and, therefore, are appropriate in formal but not informal business communication.

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Definitions:

Medicaid

A joint federal and state program in the United States that helps with medical costs for people with limited income and resources.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States primarily for people aged 65 and older, but also available to certain younger people with disabilities.

Palliative Care

Medical care aimed at providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, focusing on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family.

Acute Care

A branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.