Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

NEOLOGISM:

  1. Syllogism

  2. Idealism

  3. Archaism

  4. Paternalism

  5. Ostracism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A neologism is a newly coined word or expression. An archaism is an old, outdated word or phrase that is no longer in common use - the direct opposite of something new. The other -ism words are different concepts unrelated to newness versus oldness.

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