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vo·cab·u·lar·y
 vocabulary
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- pronunciation:
- vo
kaeb
y
leIr
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
vocabularies |
| definition 1: |
the words of a language.
We study English vocabulary in school. |
| definition 2: |
the words or terms used in a particular field.
He is learning the vocabulary of chemistry. |
| definition 3: |
the words used by or familiar to a particular person or group of people.
She did not understand the vocabulary of skateboarders. |
| definition 4: |
a list of words arranged in alphabetical order with their definitions.
He used a vocabulary to help him understand the science textbook. |
| related words: |
jargon, language |
adjective + (n.)vocabulary
adequate,
advanced,
appropriate,
artistic,
basic,
classical,
colorful,
common,
conceptual,
contemporary,
controlled,
conventional,
critical,
everyday,
expressive,
extensive,
formal,
impressive,
instructional,
limited,
listening,
meaningful,
musical,
related,
rich,
shared,
standard,
technical,
unfamiliar,
visual,
wider,
working
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verb + (n.)vocabulary
acquire, adapt, broaden, develop, employ, enhance, enrich, enter, expand, introduce, lack, learn, master, memorize, possess, teach, use
(n.)vocabulary
+ verb
articulate, borrow, consist, describe, list, read, spell, translate
noun + (n.)vocabulary
accent,
awareness,
concept,
core,
dance,
framework,
jazz,
learner,
listening,
math,
mathematics,
notation,
opera,
phrase,
reading,
sight,
similarity,
spelling,
symbol,
technique,
term,
toddler,
writing
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The word vocabulary
contains the following parts:
voc, -voke
Latin
root
that means voice, to call
  Example words:
-ary2
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means a person, thing, or place associated with
Example words:
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