A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEP

Sat, 3 Dec '22
Vim
Mon, 10 Oct '22
Lively energy
Wed, 28 Sep '22
Sparkle
Mon, 15 Aug '22
Liveliness
Sun, 17 Jul '22
Zip
Wed, 18 May '22
Vim
Sun, 20 Mar '22
Oomph
Mon, 14 Feb '22
Vigor
Sun, 30 Jan '22
Zing
Mon, 6 Sep '21
Vitality
Fri, 7 May '21
Energize, with "up"
Sun, 25 Apr '21
Verve
Thu, 25 Mar '21
Get-up-and-go