Word of the Year 2008
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year is announced every December. 2008's Word of the Year is bailout, followed by vet, socialism and maverick.
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Bailout (noun): a rescue from financial distress |
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Vet (transitive verb): to evaluate for possible approval or acceptance |
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Socialism (noun): any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods |
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Maverick (noun): an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party |
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Bipartisan (adjective): marked by or involving cooperation, agreement, and compromise between two major political parties |
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Trepidation (noun): timorous uncertain agitation |
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Precipice (noun): a hazardous situation |
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Rogue (noun): a mischievous person |
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Misogyny (noun): a hatred of women |
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Turmoil (noun): a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
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