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Reading vocab for Lessons 1-3

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abridge   to shorten a piece of writing  
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browse   to read here and there in written material  
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citation   a quotation from a reliable source  
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compendium   a summary that is short but complete  
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etymology   the study of the origin and history of words  
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gazetteer   section of dictionary with geographical data  
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glossary   a list of words and their definitions  
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lexicography   the process of compiling a dictionary  
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phonetics   the study of the sounds of language  
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syllabication   the division of words into syllables  
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monogram   a design composed of one or more letters  
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monograph   a scholarly paper on a specialized subject  
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seismograph   a device that monitors earthquakes  
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stenography   the art of writing shorthand  
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typography   the appearance of printed material  
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calligraphy   the art of fine handwriting  
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cartography   the technique of making maps or charts  
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epigram   a short, clever saying or poem  
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graphic   described in a vivid manner  
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holography   laser-image photography  
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exhibit   to show or display  
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expound   to make a detailed statement  
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ingrained   impressed firmly on the mind  
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sage   a person respected for wisdom and judgement  
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seminar   a conference or a discussion on a topic  
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academic   scholarly; relating to school  
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clarify   to make clear or easy to understand  
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confide   to share a secret with in private  
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disclose   to uncover or bring into view  
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enlighten   to furnish with knowledge; to inform  
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