English Language Change

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When a word widens in meaning
Broadening
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Word from other languages
Borrowing
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A negative word that changes over time and has a positive meaning
Amelioration
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A positive word that changes over time and has a negative meaning
Pejoration
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New word
Neologism
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Old word
Archaic
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Loss in meaning
weakening
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A polite way of referring to something embarrassing
euphemism
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Card 2

Front

Word from other languages

Back

Borrowing

Card 3

Front

A negative word that changes over time and has a positive meaning

Back

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Card 4

Front

A positive word that changes over time and has a negative meaning

Back

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Card 5

Front

New word

Back

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