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Munich Vocab: 7-L1
Words About Dictionaries
Term | Definition |
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abridged | Shortened, usually in reference to a written or spoken work. |
browse | a. to look over reading material, sampling different parts. b. To look at in a leisurely and casual manner. |
citation | a. A reference to or a quotation from an authority. b. An official reward for honorable behavior. c. An official order stating that one must appear in court. |
compendium | a. A short but complete written story. b. A collection that includes a variety of written works. |
entry | a. In a reference book, a subject or word and information about it. b. 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 | a. A dictionary b. The vocabulary of a particular subject or group. |
phonetics | The study of the sounds of a language. |