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22 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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synonyms
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words with similar meanings
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antonyms
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words with opposite meanings
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Unabridged dictionary
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complete dictionary
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senses (dictionary)
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order of definitions; can be in order of most common definitions first, or historically
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guide words (dictionary)
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In boldface letters at the top of each page are two words that indicate the first and last enteries on the page; when searching for a word, look only at these until you locate the desired page.
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syllabication (dictionary)
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shows syllable breaks with a centered dot
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pronounciation (dictionary)
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specail symbols are used to help you pronounce words correctly
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accent
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raised stress marks immediately following, or before the accented symbol
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etymology
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in square brakets, the brief history, or etymology of the word
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part of speech (dictionary)
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following the pronounciation of the word is an italicized or boldfaced label indicating what part of speech the entry word represents (noun, verb, adj.)
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labels (dictionary)
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warn readers about the use of certain words.
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archaic
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words surviving from a previous period
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obsolete
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no longer in use
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colloquial
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used in casual writing or conversation
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slang
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very informal, but may be used sparinly for effect
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nonstandard/substandard
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not conforming to usage among educated speakers
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dialect
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used in certain regions
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inflected forms
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when nouns, verbs, adverbs, or adjectives change form gramatically ex) child becomes children
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concrete nouns
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name specific objects that you can actually see, hear, feel, taste, or smell
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common nouns
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name generalized persons, places, and things
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abstract nouns
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name qualities and concepts
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proper nouns
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name specific persons, places, and things
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