December 4, 2007
neoteric
(adj.)

of recent origin; modern

Pronunciation:
nee-oh-TERR-ick

In a sentence:
Jerry was so turned off by the neoteric style changes that he had to visit Victoria’s Secret and purchase a whole new ”private” wardrobe for himself.

In a different sentence:
Despite their intention to go to the prom together, Barbara’s father kicked Bill out of the house when the boy tried to impress him by describing their house as neoteric.

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