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. ostracism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A neologism is a newly coined word or expression. An archaism is a word or style that is old-fashioned or no longer in common use, making it the direct opposite.

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