Vocabulary Acquisition

noun a linguistic phenomenon in which a word or phrase is used in a broader context than is appropriate

• The concept of overextension in linguistics refers to the inappropriate use of a word or phrase beyond its accepted meanings.
• She tends to overextend herself by taking on too many projects at once.
• Don't overextend your budget by splurging on unnecessary items.
• In relationships, emotional overextension can lead to burnout and resentment.

noun a fear of long words

• Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the fear of long words, which can be a challenging phobia to overcome in academic settings.
• I heard that hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is a real fear, imagine being scared of long words!
• Some people with hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia might avoid reading or studying to prevent encountering long words.
• Dealing with hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is like trying to navigate through a maze of complex and intimidating language.