(2) (a)   morphemes are all bound morphemes because they cannot function independently.

Semantic change involves narrowing, broadening, (3) (a)   and elevation of meaning.

Homonymy-based acronyms are based on the use of  (4) (a)   sounds of words and letters.

There are (5) (a)   criteria to distinguish between compound words and free word groups.

In using (6) (a)   , a less unpleasant or offensive effect is achieved.

The subject matter of lexicology is the vocabulary, in respect to its origin, word formation and structure, dictionary compiling, (7)_______________ and (8)________________.

(a)  

(9) (a)   is the figurative language where exaggeration is used to create a strong effect.

Phraseological fusions are completely (10) (a)   set expressions.

Root morphemes are, in general, (2) (a)   morphemes because they can function independently.

When the meaning of a word denotes less objects than it used to, this semantic change is the (4) (a)   of meaning.

A metaphor is a transfer of name based on the association of (5)_______________ and  thus is actually a (6)_______________ comparison.

(a)  

Synonyms that differ in emotive values, expressiveness are called (7) (a)   synonyms.

The main difference between a compound word and a free phrase is the (8) (a)   integrity.

The semantic criterion as applied to compounds means that a compound expresses a (9) (a)   idea.

(a)    means that the meaning of a word becomes “worse, less nice”, lower in status.

Phraseology synonyms are words differing in their (a)   .

In terms of (a)   if there is a logical relationship between the meanings of a word, this word is a polysemantic word.

“I can smell pizza from a mile away” is an example of (a)   .

“Coup” is a (a)   foreign word.

When parts of two words merge into one new word, the word building process is (a)   .

The difference between metaphor and simile is that metaphor is a (2)_______________ comparison while simile is a(n) (3)_______________ comparison.

(a)  

(a)   is the transference of name based on the association of contiguity.

The words whose prevailing meaning is grammatical are called (5) (a)   words.

(a)   is understatement expressing something in the affirmative by the negative of its contrary.

Phraseological (a)   are completely non-motivated set expressions.

“As sweet as honey” is an example of phraseological (a)   .

“Your brain is the size of a pea” is an example of (a)   .

(a)   are quotations or sayings which are so frequently used that they have become hackneyed and stale.