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Card 6
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The introduction of a word from one language to the other
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Card 7
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A word keeps its original meaning but acquires others
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Card 8
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A new word produced by shortening an existing one
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Card 9
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The combing of separate words to create a new word
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Card 10
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The name of a person after whom something is named
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Card 11
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A way of describing something unpleasant or taboo in a more pleasant or less offensive manner
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Card 12
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Using one part of speech as another
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Card 13
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A word made from initial letters, each being pronounced
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Card 14
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A word that acquires new meanings because it is used metaphorically
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Card 15
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A word becomes more specific in its meaning
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