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
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