Which of the following words has been chosen 'Word of the Year 2018' by Oxford Dictionaries?
Correct answer: A. Toxic
- A. Toxic
- B. MeToo
- C. Cakeism
- D. Vegan
Explanation
Oxford Dictionaries selected 'toxic' as its 2018 Word of the Year, noting its use in discussions ranging from politics and relationships to the environment. 'Vegan' was Oxford's 2018 Word of the Year in another major dictionary, Collins, which creates a common trap.
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