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Euphemisms

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Which of these is a euphemism for "old"?

Mature

Elderly

Senior citizen

All of the above

Which is a common euphemism for "unemployed"?

Out of work

Between jobs

All of the above

What does the euphemism "economical with the truth" mean?

Being very honest

 Not being fully honest

Spending money wisely

Telling the truth very carefully

When nature calls, we feel the need to

visit a forest

go to the toilet

answer the phone

Doublespeak is a roundabout way of saying something and is usually ________

intended to confuse or deceive the listener or reader.

intended to make the listener or reader laugh.

intended to communicate clearly and unambiguously.

Why do people use euphemisms?

To talk about something without addressing it directly

To increase the possibility of confusion

To make room for ambiguity

To sound clever

Person who collects garbage

the physically challenged

sanitation worker

Blind

Visually impaired

elderly

Special needs

I have a co-worker who comes from a rich family.

famous

well to do

arrogant

Their cousin died last year sadly.

Moved on

passed away

Let go

You owe us money.

outstanding payment

you need to pay your bill

you have debt