ten-cent word
Examples
“One important note⟳: Exchanging a ten-cent word (“chew”) for a ten-dollar synonym (“masticate”) is NOT the point⟳ here. Overly fancy words are just that—overly fancy.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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