It Is Appropriate to Use a Longer Word in Contrast

question 69

Multiple Choice

It is appropriate to use a longer word in contrast to a shorter word if:

• A) it is less familiar or lesser known than the shorter word
• B) it sounds more technical or abstract than the shorter word
• C) it is more scholarly than the shorter word
• D) it has several ambiguous denotations or meanings
• E) it is the only word that exactly expresses a meaning

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Definitions:

Brain Waves

Oscillations of voltage in the brain that reflect different states of brain activity.

Bloodflow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body while removing waste products.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain important for language comprehension, located in the temporal lobe of the dominant hemisphere.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex mental functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.