Crossword puzzle : Neologisms in English

Language is always evolving, and new words emerge every year to capture modern ideas, technologies, and social trends. In this crossword, you’ll encounter some of the most fascinating neologisms to have entered the English lexicon in recent decades. Can you identify these cutting-edge terms from their definitions? Put your C1 vocabulary to the test!

Horizontalement

1. 2. from which place or source
2. 4. Question word for place
3. 5. Forming new word by adding affixes
4. 8. Person who compiles dictionaries
5. 10. Word blending two words and meanings
6. 15. Combining two words into a new one
7. 16. modal showing ability or possibility
8. 17. For this reason, therefore
9. 18. Separated by distance

Verticalement

1. 1. The number 3
2. 3. The invention of a new word
3. 6. Introduction of new linguistic forms
4. 7. In a lower position
5. 9. Morally or factually correct
6. 9. Used sarcastically to disagree
7. 11. To believe or consider something
8. 11. to believe or consider something
9. 12. Amount charged for a product
10. 13. For repeated past actions
11. 14. Argue or struggle with someone