Directions: What is Euphemism?

The correct answer is 'Inoffensive word.'

Key Points

• A Euphemism is an inoffensive word or phrase substituted for one considered offensive or hurtful, esp one concerned with religion, sex, death, or excreta.
• Examples of euphemisms are 'departed' for 'dead'; ''relieve oneself'' for 'urinate'; ''collateral damage'' for ''civilians killed in war''.
   

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Euphemism derives from the Greek word euphēmos, which means ''auspicious'' or ''sounding good.'' The first part of ''euphēmos'' is the Greek prefix eu-, meaning ''well.'' The second part is ''phēmē,'' a Greek word for ''speech''.