A practical way of overcoming the potential communication barrier created by semantics is to ________.

A) emphasize nonverbal communication over verbal communication
B) carefully explain the meaning of potentially ambiguous terms
C) avoid almost all words with more than two syllables
D) rely more on written than spoken messages

Ambiguous Terms

Words or phrases that lack specificity and can be understood in more than one way, often leading to confusion or misinterpretation.

Semantics

The study of the meaning and changes in the meaning of words or symbols.

Verbal Communication

The process of sharing information between individuals through the use of speech.