vocabulary words
Terms to learn
Vocabulary words are terms selected for study, typically in educational settings.
Teachers assign vocabulary words for students to learn and memorize: We have ten vocabulary words to define for homework.
The phrase often implies words encountered in reading that require explicit instruction, or lists compiled to build language skills for standardized tests.
- termFixed period or word
- phraseWords forming partial meaning
- thesaurusSynonym and antonym compendium
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- definitionStatement of meaning
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- dictionary sectionsglossaries, indexes, categories, definitions, pronunciation guides
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Language structure standards
syntax · word order · sentence structure · inflectional endings · punctuation
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Smooth linguistic command
grammar · conversational skills · discourse · pragmatics · reading comprehension
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