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  1. neologism
    a newly invented word or phrase
    One of the most popular neologisms in the UK at the moment is

    ‘ omnishambles ’ . 
  2. portmanteau word
    a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
    From the tedium of constant talk about the ‘possible Greek exit from the European Union ‘, the

    portmanteau word ‘

    Grexit ’ has been born.
  3. adaption
    the process of adapting to something
    The word

    luggage was first used by William Shaklespeare in Henry IV as an adaption of the Middle English  verb l uggen (to drag) . 
  4. chill out
    become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
    Others  such as

    chillax

    (to chill out and relax ) hopefully will disappear

    .
  5. Rioja
    dry red table wine from the Rioja region of northern Spain
    La Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), ofrece estudios Bolonia reconocidos por el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) a través de su metodología e-learning y long life learning, donde combina Televisión por Internet de Alta Calidad (IPTV) con recursos de la web 2.0.
  6. shamble
    walk by dragging one's feet
    It combines the Greek prefix omni meaning

    all with the word shambles meaning

    disorder.
  7. Middle English
    English from about 1100 to 1450
    The word

    luggage was first used by William Shaklespeare in Henry IV as an adaption of the Middle English  verb l uggen (to drag) . 
  8. morph
    cause to change shape in a computer animation
    Words come and go, blend and morph and sometimes just pop into existence Higgs Bosun- style when you least expect it.  
  9. bosun
    a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
    Words come and go, blend and morph and sometimes just pop into existence Higgs Bosun- style when you least expect it.  
  10. disparagingly
    in a disparaging manner
     While we’re on the topic of European tribulations, a rather inelegant acronymical neologism refers disparagingly to

    four of the European nations who are thought to be in the direst economical straits ; Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain.
  11. tactless
    lacking what is considerate in dealing with others
    When Mitt Romney visited the UK just before the 2012 Olympics he managed to offend everyone with tactless comments.
  12. inelegant
    lacking in refinement, grace, or good taste
     While we’re on the topic of European tribulations, a rather inelegant acronymical neologism refers disparagingly to

    four of the European nations who are thought to be in the direst economical straits ; Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain.
  13. tedium
    the feeling of being bored by something
    From the tedium of constant talk about the ‘possible Greek exit from the European Union ‘, the

    portmanteau word ‘

    Grexit ’ has been born.
  14. prefix
    an affix that is added in front of the word
    It combines the Greek prefix omni meaning

    all with the word shambles meaning

    disorder.
  15. portmanteau
    a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
    From the tedium of constant talk about the ‘possible Greek exit from the European Union ‘, the

    portmanteau word ‘

    Grexit ’ has been born.
  16. tribulation
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
     While we’re on the topic of European tribulations, a rather inelegant acronymical neologism refers disparagingly to

    four of the European nations who are thought to be in the direst economical straits ; Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain.
  17. combine
    put or add together
    It combines the Greek prefix omni meaning

    all with the word shambles meaning

    disorder.
  18. guessing
    an estimate based on little or no information
    No prizes for guessing the word.
  19. blend
    mix together different elements
    Words come and go, blend and morph and sometimes just pop into existence Higgs Bosun- style when you least expect it.  
  20. hopefully
    it is hoped
    Others  such as

    chillax

    (to chill out and relax ) hopefully will disappear

    .
  21. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
     While we’re on the topic of European tribulations, a rather inelegant acronymical neologism refers disparagingly to

    four of the European nations who are thought to be in the direst economical straits ; Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain.
  22. offend
    cause to feel resentment or indignation
    When Mitt Romney visited the UK just before the 2012 Olympics he managed to offend everyone with tactless comments.
  23. luggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
    The word

    luggage was first used by William Shaklespeare in Henry IV as an adaption of the Middle English  verb l uggen (to drag) . 
  24. straits
    a difficult juncture
     While we’re on the topic of European tribulations, a rather inelegant acronymical neologism refers disparagingly to

    four of the European nations who are thought to be in the direst economical straits ; Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain.
  25. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
    Curiously this neologism came from the BBC political satire

    The Thick of It and was then quoted by real life politicians in the House of Commons – a case of life imitating art.
  26. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
    Curiously this neologism came from the BBC political satire

    The Thick of It and was then quoted by real life politicians in the House of Commons – a case of life imitating art.
  27. venerable
    profoundly honored
    The idea of venerable citizens deciding what is and what is not English strikes me, at the very least, as odd.
  28. look like
    bear a physical resemblance to
    An omnishambles is a situation that looks like a disaster from all points of view.
  29. point of view
    a mental position from which things are perceived
    An omnishambles is a situation that looks like a disaster from all points of view.
  30. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
    English is a vigorous river that flows around the world and it belongs to everyone who uses it.
  31. talk about
    to consider or examine in speech or writing
    From the tedium of constant talk about the ‘possible Greek exit from the European Union ‘, the

    portmanteau word ‘

    Grexit ’ has been born.
  32. belong to
    be a part or adjunct
    English is a vigorous river that flows around the world and it belongs to everyone who uses it.
  33. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    It combines the Greek prefix omni meaning

    all with the word shambles meaning

    disorder.
  34. flow
    move along, of liquids
    English is a vigorous river that flows around the world and it belongs to everyone who uses it.
  35. prize
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    No prizes for guessing the word.
  36. style
    how something is done or how it happens
    Words come and go, blend and morph and sometimes just pop into existence Higgs Bosun- style when you least expect it.  
Created on Thu Nov 22 04:14:55 EST 2012

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