Not So New
Arrange these three synonyms in order from oldest to newest:
modern
newfangled
neoteric
ANSWER:
newfangled (14th century)
modern (early 16th)
neoteric (late 16th)
modern
newfangled
neoteric
ANSWER:
newfangled (14th century)
modern (early 16th)
neoteric (late 16th)
Labels: interactive, wordplay
posted by k_sra at 2/10/2006 10:52:00 AM
3 Comments:
Is this a trick question?
Answer the question, Knave!
Neoteric:
A slightly vague term, the neoteroi were a group of Latin poets of the 1st century BC who were much influenced by Alexandrian Greek authors such as Callimachus and Theocritus. Their trademark was an emphasis on tight construction, a playful use of genre, punning, and complex allusions.
Modern:
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; "totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric"
Newfangled:
The Newfang line of LEDs for senior pets helps your pet with both seeing their food and chewing.
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