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euphemism

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socially acceptable words used to avoid talking about something embarrassing

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dysphemisms

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harsher words used for dark or humorous effect

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deontic modal verb

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necessity / obligation

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epistemic modal verb

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possibility / probability

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comparative adverb / adjectives

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used to compare 2 instances

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superlative adverb / adjective

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used to compare more than 2 instances

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