"Weasel Words" Are Words Used to Evade or Retreat from a Direct

question 43

True/False

"Weasel words" are words used to evade or retreat from a direct or forthright statement.

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Definitions:

Abduct

To move away from the midline of the body or from another part; often used in the context of muscle movement or the abduction of a limb.

Silent Letter

A letter that is present in the spelling of a word but not pronounced when the word is spoken.

Initialism

A type of acronym formed from the initial letters of a phrase, where each letter is pronounced separately, such as FBI.

Combining Form

A form of a word that combines with another form to create a new word or term, often used in medical terminology.