Words that are broad and encompass a category of ideas are called what?

A) Abstract words
B) Concrete words
C) Clichés
D) Buzzwords
E) Denotative words

A)An abstract word expresses a concept, quality, or characteristic. Abstractions are usually broad, encompassing a category of ideas, and are often intellectual, academic, or philosophical. Love, honor, progress, tradition, and beauty are abstractions, as are such important business concepts as productivity, quality, and motivation.