English Language Change 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LanguageA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Fahima KhanumCreated on: 18-04-13 14:23 When a word widens in meaning Broadening 1 of 8 Word from other languages Borrowing 2 of 8 A negative word that changes over time and has a positive meaning Amelioration 3 of 8 A positive word that changes over time and has a negative meaning Pejoration 4 of 8 New word Neologism 5 of 8 Old word Archaic 6 of 8 Loss in meaning weakening 7 of 8 A polite way of referring to something embarrassing euphemism 8 of 8
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