What is it about big words? Why do we use pompous words or jargon when shorter, plainer words will do just the same, or even better?
Note that big words and jargon are not the same, but they almost always have the same effect – confusing the reader. Big words are, well, big words, and jargon refers to terms of a trade or profession that are usually well understood only by members of that trade or profession.
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