Can you name the words voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' by the American Dialect Society? by MilanaWSoleil

Year	Word	Definition
2010		verb: to exhibit a burst of online buzz
2009		a pronunciation of the year 2010, as opposed to saying “two thousand ten” or “two thousand and ten”
2008		used to describe infrastructure projects that can be started quickly when funds become available
2007		prefix/compounding form designating environmental concern
2006		verb: to use the ___ web site or to have a video of one’s self be posted on the site
2005		number puzzle from Japan
2004*		any phrase denominating those states favoring conservative Republicans, those favoring liberal Democrats, or the undecided states in the U.S. political map
2003		severe acute respiratory syndrome, viral disease first reported in Asia in February 2003
2002		from “weblog,” a website of personal events, comments, and links
2001		terrorist attacks on that date

Year	Word	Definition
2000		Harry Potter term for a non-wizard; a mundane, unimaginative person
1999		a company operating on the web
1998*		prefix for “electronic”
1997		digital versatile disk, optical disk expected to replace CDs
1996		designating brief visits or hospital stays (or a type of event that might cause a hospital stay)
1995		the Internet
1993		quotative with a form of the verb be to indicate speech or thought (think Clueless)
1992		mail that is physically delivered, as opposed to e-mail
1991		skate with rollers in a single row
1990		TIE between (1) a portable personal computer weighing 4-8 pounds AND (2) adjusting the size of a staff by laying off employees
you’re heading in the right direction... hint hint	TIE between (1) a portable personal computer weighing 4-8 pounds AND (2) adjusting the size of a staff by laying off employees

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