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    The Misuse of Words to Include Objects That Don't Fit
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The Misuse of Words to Include Objects That Don't Fit

Question 48

Question 48

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The misuse of words to include objects that don't fit a word's meaning is called _________.


A) overgeneralization
B) underutilization
C) overextension
D) overutilization

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