Which word has been named Word of the Year by Cambridge Dictionary?
Correct answer: A. Quarantine
- A. Quarantine
- B. Lockdown
- C. Covid-19
- D. Pandemic
Explanation
Cambridge Dictionary selected “quarantine” as its 2020 Word of the Year because of its widespread use during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Lockdown” was also prominent but was not the selected word.
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