Words that persuade

What is the meaning of context?

• the situation or information that helps you to understand something

• the situation or information that makes you confused about something

What is a euphemism?

• a lie used to hurt someone

• a polite word or expression used to make something seem more positive

What does it mean to say something directly?

• say something without being clear

• say exactly what you mean

What is a transition?

• when a person stays in the same situation

• when a person changes from one situation to another

What is connotation?

• a positive or negative feeling suggested by a word

• the basic meaning of word

What does deceptive mean?

• intended to make someone believe something that s not true

• intended to tell the truth about something

What does excessive mean?

• much more than necessary

• not enough

What does corporate refer to?

• relating to a big company or a group of companies

• relating to individual people

What is a reduction?

• a decrease in size or amount

• an increase in size or amount

What does fire mean in a job context?

• to force someone to leave a job

• to give someone a new job