Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A mild expression used to replace a harsh or blunt one'.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Euphemism.
Correct Word: Euphemism
Meaning: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Example: Using 'passed away' instead of 'died' is a common euphemism.
Meaning of the other options:
Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Eulogy: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.
Epithet: An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.