WWTW List 21 • Flip-Side Test

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What is a neologism?

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A neologism is a newly coined word or expression.

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What does captious mean?

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Captious refers to someone who is fault-finding or overly critical.

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What is xenophobia?

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Xenophobia is the fear or dislike of people from other countries.

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What does preponderance mean?

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Preponderance refers to the greater part or majority of something.

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What does circumspect mean?

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Circumspect means being cautious and considering all possible consequences before acting.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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What is an acronym?

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An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

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What does benign mean?

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Benign means gentle and kindly; not harmful.

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What does lucid mean?

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Lucid means clear and easy to understand.