neologism
Day 38Level 2nee-AH-luh-ji-zuhm
new word
a new word, expression, or usage
Part of Speech: noun
Example Sentence:
Neologisms have always been of great interest to linguists.
Related Words
abjure
Day 38renounce
aab-JUR
to renounce formally or give up under oath
acrimony
Day 38bitterness
AAK-ruh-moh-nee
bitterness, animosity or harshness of behavior or speech
adulation
Day 38excessive praise
a-ju-LAY-shun
excessive praise
ancillary
Day 38accessory
AAN-suhl-eh-ree
accessory; subordinate; helping
atrocious
Day 38monstrous
uh-TROH-shuhs
shockingly bad, monstrous, wicked
attenuate
Day 38make thinner
uh-TEHN-yoo-ayt
to weaken or make thinner