Words about dictionaries

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Words about dictionaries
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To shorten a piece of written materials, such as
a dictionary
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Abridge
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To read here and here in a book or other piece of
written material
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Browse
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A quotation or reference from a source that has
for accuracy
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Citation
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A study of the origin and history of words
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Etymology
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A dictionary or a section of a dictionary that
contains the names of places and information
about those places
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Gazetteer
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A list of terms and their definitions, often
placed at the back of a book
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Glossary
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The process of writing or of compiling a
dictionary
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Lexicography
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The study of the sounds of language
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Phonetics
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The process of dividing words into units of sound
called
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Syllabication
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Scholarlyrelating to general or liberal arts
courses rather than to vocational education
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Academic
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To make clear or understand
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Clarify
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To share a secret (with) in private
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Confide
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To uncover or bring into viewto revealto make
known
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Disclose
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To furnish with information or knowledgeto
informto give new insight
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Enlighten
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To show or displayto present to public view
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Exhibit
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To make a detailed statement on a topic
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Expound
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Impressed firmly on the mindestablished deeply
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Ingrained
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A person who is respected for experience
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Sage
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A group discussion involving an exchange of ideas
on a particular topic a conference
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Seminar
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The art of fine handwriting elegant and
ornamental penmanship
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Calligraphy
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The science or technique of making maps or charts
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Cartography
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A short, clever saying or poem
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Epigram
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Described in a clear, effective, and vivid manner
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Graphic
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A method of photography in which an image is
recorded on a photograph plate or film by means
of laser light
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Holography
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A design composed of one or more letters, usually
the initials of a persons name
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Monogram
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A scholarly report on a single specialized subject
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monograph
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An instrument that measures and records the
earths vibrations
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Seismograph
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A method of rapid handwriting in which symbols
represent letters, words, and phrases shorthand
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Stenography
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The appearance of printed material
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Typography