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    ……………Is a Type of Semantic Change That Happens When a Word's
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……………Is a Type of Semantic Change That Happens When a Word's

Question 3

Question 3

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……………is a type of semantic change that happens when a word's meaning improves or becomes more positive over time .


A) deterioration
B) amelioration
C) generalization
D) specialization

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