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Grade 7 Vocab 1-2
Hoxie 7 Vocabulary lessons 1 and 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abridged | shortened, usually in reference to a written or spoken work |
| browse | 1. to look over reading material, sampling different parts 2. to look at in a leisurely and casual manner |
| citation | 1. a reference to or a quotation from an authority 2. an official award for honorable behavior 3. an official order stating that one must appear in court |
| compendium | 1. a short but complete written summary 2. a collection that includes a variety of written works |
| entry | 1. in a reference book, a subject or word and information about it 2. the means or place by which to come in |
| etymology | the origin and history of a word |
| gazetteer | a dictionary of geographical places, including names and information |
| homonym | a word having the same pronunciation as another word but a different meaning from that word |
| lexicon | 1. a dictionary 2. the vocabulary of a particular subject or group |
| phonetics | the study of the sounds of a language |
| clarify | To make clear or understandable |
| confide | To trust someone with private or secret information |
| disclose | To reveal or to open to view |
| enlighten | To inform or give new insight |
| exhibit | a. To show or arrange for public display b. a display |
| expound | To explain in detail or talk at length about a particular topic |
| ingrained | Deep-seated; firmly imprinted or fixed |
| misconception | A mistaken idea |
| sage | a. wise; showing great wisdom b. A person respected for experience and wisdom |
| seminar | A class or conference held to discuss ideas on a topic |