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Unit One Vocabulary

This guide explores key vocabulary terms associated with dictionaries and their functions. It covers words like "abridged," "browse," and "citation," providing definitions and examples to illustrate their usage. Learn about "compendium," "entry," and "etymology," including how they relate to written works. The terms "gazetteer," "homonym," "lexicon," and "phonetics" are also explained, enhancing your understanding of language references. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in the intricacies of language and documentation.

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Unit One Vocabulary

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  1. Unit One Vocabulary Words about Dictionaries

  2. Abridged (adjective)Latin “ad” -toward + “brevis”, short Shortened, usually in reference to written or spoken work Example: an abridged dictionary

  3. Browse (verb) To look at leisurely We browsed through racks of clothes. To look over reading material, sampling different parts; I will browse through the book to find the answer.

  4. Citation (noun)Latin “citare” – to summon A reference to or a quotation from an authority; an award for honorable behavior; an order to appear in court

  5. Compendium (noun) Latin, “com” meaning together + “pendere” meaning weigh A short, but complete written summary; a collection containing many works Example: your literature book

  6. Entry (noun) Old French “entrée” to enter In a reference book, a subject or word and information about it; the means or place by which to come in

  7. Etymology (noun)Greek for “true sense of a word” The origin and history of a word Example: The etymology of canine can be traced to the Latin word canis which means dog.

  8. Gazetteer (noun) A dictionary of geographical places, including names and information

  9. Homonym (noun)Greek for “homo” meaning same + “nym” meaning name A word having the same pronunciation as another word but a different meaning from that word Example: allowed and aloud or row and row Dough Doe

  10. Lexicon (noun)Greek for “lexis” meaning word A dictionary; a vocabulary of a particular subject or group Example: The lexicon of teachers include words such as Individual Education Plan.

  11. Phonetics (noun)Greek for “phone” meaning “sound” The study of the sounds of a language Example: Most of you used phonetics when learning to read.

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