GRE Word List

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
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent