A Phrase That Can Be Replaced by a Shorter Wording

question 56

Multiple Choice

A phrase that can be replaced by a shorter wording without changing the meaning of the sentence where it appears is ______ phrase.

• A) an abstract
• B) a concrete
• C) a cluttering
• D) an unnecessary
• E) an economical

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Definitions:

Periodontal Ligament

A group of specialized connective tissue fibers that attach a tooth to the alveolar bone, aiding in tooth stabilization.

Gomphosis

A type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth into its socket in the jawbone.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which bones are joined together by connective tissue, allowing for slight movement.

Ball-and-Socket Joint

A highly mobile joint in which a spherical end of one bone fits into a round socket of another, allowing for movement in multiple directions.