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NEOLOGISM

a new word, usage, or expression

The meaning of the word neologism is a new word, usage, or expression.

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WordMeaning
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
palliddeficient in color : wan
disengageto release from something that engages or involves