Vocabulary: Euphemisms and politically correct language

English · C1 · Lesson 55 · 20 words

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diplomatic

adjective

tactful in relations

offensive

adjective

attacking

sensitivity

noun

emotional awareness

connotation

implied meaning

inclusive

adjective

Including all people and groups

tactful

adjective

Sensitive to others' feelings and perspectives

euphemism

noun

Mild expression substituted for something harsh

mitigate

verb

Make something less severe

discriminatory

adjective

Unfairly treating someone badly

stigmatize

verb

Mark with shame or disgrace

propriety

noun

adjust or set precisely

taboo

noun

mutual exchange or return favors

inadvertently

adverb

develop or grow

circumlocution

noun

Indirect or wordy expression

sanitize

verb

Clean or remove harmful content

derogatory

adjective

Insulting or disrespectful

downplay

verb

Minimize or understate importance

marginalize

verb

Exclude or push to the edges

pejorative

adjective

Negative or insulting in tone

ameliorate

verb

Improve or make better