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Ant Reading Voc 1-3

Reading vocab for Lessons 1-3

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