Question

150new words with short meanings

Answer 1

1. automagically adv. Automatically in a way that seems magical.

2. bargainous adj. Costing less than expected.

3. big media n. Primary mass communication sources, e.g., TV and the press.

4. bromance n. Close platonic male friendship.

5. buzzkill n. Person or thing that has a depressing effect.

6. carbon credit n. Permit allowing a certain amount of carbon dioxide emissions.

7. carbon offsetting n. Counteraction of CO2 emissions with a corresponding reduction.

8. catastrophize v. To present a situation as worse than it is.

9. cheeseball adj. Lacking taste or style.

10. chillax v. To calm down and relax.

11. cool hunter n. One who predicts new styles and trends.

12. cougar n. Older woman who dates younger men.

13. eggcorn n. Logical swap of words with similar sounds (from "egg corn" for "acorn").

14. exit strategy n. Planned means of extricating oneself from a situation.

15. flash mob n. Brief gathering for a common purpose, announced by e-mail or text.

16. flyover states n. [derogatory] Central regions of the U.S.

17. frenemy n. Friend with whom one has frequent conflict.

18. friend v. To add to a list of personal associates on a website.

19. gal pal n. Female friend.

20. green audit n. Analysis of a business' environmental impact.