All of the following are techniques for selecting the best words EXCEPT ________.
A) avoid jargon
B) choose formal and unfamiliar words
C) avoid clichés
D) blend abstract and concrete words

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Choosing formal and unfamiliar words is not necessarily the best technique for selecting the best words. In fact, using too many unfamiliar words can make writing difficult to understand and alienate readers. The other techniques listed are effective ways to select the best words.

All of the Following Are Techniques for Selecting the Best