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During last year’s presidential debates, and through this year’s speech, Merriam-Webster has been an active presence on Twitter, sharing words experiencing an increase in search.

You might even say the dictionary provided a safe space on social media, or “a place (as on a college campus) intended to be free of unfairness, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas ,or conversations. ”

It’s suitable, then, that “safe space” is among the 1,000 new additions Merriam-Webster made to its online dictionary today. The word was first used in 1970，and has been used by colleges post-election to describe themselves as campuses that will protect students who might feel in danger due to their religious fa iths, sexual beliefs, race or gender.

Not all of the added words have been around for decades. Some of them, like “ binge- watch” and “photo bomb ”,are products of newer technologies, but saw big increases in recent use.

In an announcement, Merriam-Webster explained its methods :“ In some cases ,terms have been observed for years and are finally being added; in others, the fast rise and broad acceptance of a term has made for a quicker journey. "

In a statement to The Huffington Pos t, Merriam-Webster's editor-at-large Peter Sokolowski added that the words announced today were added to the dictionary’s digital pages. “The online dictionary gives us both more space to expand entries and a way to add them more quickly, ” he said.

Other entries are updates of pre-existing words, such as “ ghost” used as an informal verb, and “train wreck” used to describe “a disaster or mess. ”

The new additions come from medicine, sports, literature ,fashion, politics and technology. One even comes from the name of a productive word inventor — “ Seussian” meaning “ suggestive of the works of Dr. Seuss. ”

28. How is “safe space” used?

A. It is frequently used in the president’s speech.

B. It is only used in Merriam-Webster and Twitter.

C. It is used to mean a place without danger or unfairness.

D. It is used to refer to the college campus on social media.

29. Why is “photo bomb” added to the dictionary?

A. It is being widely used now. B. It has existed for many years.

C. It is a new technology word. D. It has an updated usage.

30. What is considered magic in the author’s opinion?

A. The highest self. B. The great love.

C. Share of pleasure. D. Removal of poverty.

30. What is the advantage of an online dictionary?