vocab

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Vocab is an informal clipping of vocabulary, used especially in educational contexts: We have a vocab quiz tomorrow, I'm trying to build my Spanish vocab.

The shortened form sounds casual and is common among students discussing schoolwork.

reference

dictionary

Alphabetical word reference

lexicon · terminology · concordance · word finder · definition · entry · headword · synonym · antonym · cross-reference

linguistics

lexicon

Vocabulary of a language

semantics · phonology · phonetics · pragmatics · etymology · grammar · polysemy · homonymy · cognate · collocation

register

jargon

Specialized professional vocabulary

idiom · colloquial · formal · technical · specialized · domain-specific · argot · cant · lingo · parlance

learning

flashcard

Learning aid with prompt and answer

acquisition · fluency · proficiency · word list · spaced repetition · quiz · definition · pronunciation · spelling · usage

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Opposites
linguistic components

vocabgrammar

Language's structural rules

syntax · morphology · pronunciation · phonology · sentence structure

verbal vs. non-verbal communication

vocabbody language

Unspoken physical expression

gestures · silence · nonverbal cues · sign language

Phrases
Family

vocal, vocabulary, vocalize, vocation, avocation, vocalized, vocalizing, vocalizes, vocabularies

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G