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Neologisms

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    Practice neologisms
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  • What is a neologism?
    A new word or expression
    A word borrowed from another language
    A word that has multiple meanings
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  • Which of the following is NOT a reason why neologisms emerge?
    Technological advancements
    Cultural and social changes
    Random selection of words
  •  15
  • What does “chillax” mean?
    To stay calm and relaxed
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  • If someone says they are going to “binge-watch” a show, what are they going to do?
    Watch one episode per day
    Watch multiple episodes in one sitting
    Watch only trailers of a show
    Stop watching TV for a week
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  • Which field is known for introducing many neologisms?
    Technology
    Medicine
    Linguistics
    Mathematics
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  • A “datahead” is someone who…
    Has a lot of knowledge about different subjects
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  • What does it mean to “crowdsource” an idea or project?
    To gather resources from a large number of people
    To get opinions from a small group
    To keep an idea secret
    To hire experts for a project
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  • What two words form the neologism “brunch”?
    Breakfast + lunch
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  • Which of the following best defines “selfie”?
    A group photo taken in a studio
    A selfie-stick accessory
    A professional photo taken by a photographer
    A picture of oneself taken with a smartphone or camera
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