Choose the correct one word substitution for: 'Secret or disguised language, often used by a particular group.'
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 – Argot
Explanation:
Argot is a secret or disguised language used by a particular group, especially to prevent outsiders from understanding.
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Jargon – Specialized vocabulary used by a profession or group (not necessarily secret).
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Argot – Secret or coded language used by a particular group.
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Dialect – A regional or social variety of a language.
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Idiom – A phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual words.
Answer: Option 2 (Argot).