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When should a communicator prefer a familiar word?

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  1. Whenever it expresses the meaning well
  2. Only in messages to friends
  3. Never in formal writing

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  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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