Toefl exam Essentials

A: Improved job training would reduce workplace injuries.
B: Improved job training would minimize workplace injuries.
The only difference between the two sentences is that sen-
tence A uses the word reduces and sentence B uses minimize. Both
sentences state that improved job training would result in fewer
workplace injuries. However, sentence B is stronger because of
its word choice: to minimize means to reduce to the smallest pos-
sible amount.
Even words that have similar dictionary definitions may have
different connotations, or suggested meanings. For example, con-
sider the words rich, wealthy and  affluent. Although similar in
meaning, each word evokes different thoughts and feelings. Rich
implies having more than enough to fulfill normal needs, wealthy
suggests the possession of property and things of value, and afflu-
ent implies increasing wealth.

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