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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