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A vocabulary is a set of words known to a person or other entity, or that are part of a specific language.
The vocabulary of a person is defined either as the set of all words that are understood by that person or the set of all words likely to be used by that person when constructing new sentences. So "curse" is a regular part of the vocabulary of native english speakers but "imprecate" is not, even though the two words are synonyms. The richness of a person's vocabulary is popularly thought to be a reflection of intelligence or level of education. Accordingly, many standardized tests, such as the SAT, have questions that test vocabulary.
Increasing the size of one's vocabulary, also called vocabulary building, is generally considered to be an important part of both learning a language and improving one's skills in a language in which one is already proficient. Hence schoolchildren are often taught new words as a part of a particular unit or lesson. Similarly, many adults find vocabulary building to be a fun and educational activity, as evidenced in the popularity of "word-a-day" services such as mailing lists and desktop calendars.
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RT @therealdreek: Some of these cats are married too. --Thats fucked up yo, Cheatin aint in my vocabulary KARMA is a bitch
FreshmanFame (Fame) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:13:56 -0000
RT @therealdreek: Some of these cats are married too. --Thats fucked up yo, Cheatin aint in my vocabulary KARMA is a bitch
ThE wRd SiNgLe Is tHe WrD tHt GoEs In Ma VoCaBuLaRy...DnT wNt 2 B iN a ReLaTiOnShIp JeT iS nOt 4 Me.....
LYLY07 (LYANNE) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:11:15 -0000
ThE wRd SiNgLe Is tHe WrD tHt GoEs In Ma VoCaBuLaRy...DnT wNt 2 B iN a ReLaTiOnShIp JeT iS nOt 4 Me.....
ThE wRd SiNgLe Is tHe WrD tHt GoEs In Ma VoCaBuLaRy...DnT wNt 2 B iN a ReLaTiOnShIp JeT i NoT 4 mE...
LYLY07 (LYANNE) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:10:07 -0000
ThE wRd SiNgLe Is tHe WrD tHt GoEs In Ma VoCaBuLaRy...DnT wNt 2 B iN a ReLaTiOnShIp JeT i NoT 4 mE...
One of my 2010 goals is to add "phalanx" to my regular vocabulary.
mandaellen (amanda wheeler) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:05:17 -0000
One of my 2010 goals is to add "phalanx" to my regular vocabulary.
Lit final was a disaster T^T I did bad on vocabulary and etymology but I hope I still got a good grade..crossing my fingers on that!!
aislinngayle02 (Aislinn Domantay) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:00:01 -0000
Lit final was a disaster T^T I did bad on vocabulary and etymology but I hope I still got a good grade..crossing my fingers on that!!
@clivesimpkins strong vocabulary may be exclusive domain of intellectual, but their's is also the opportunity impart and not shut out!
MikeTaberner (Mike Taberner) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:59:57 -0000
@clivesimpkins strong vocabulary may be exclusive domain of intellectual, but their's is also the opportunity impart and not shut out!
Dolch Word List - A flash-card type vocabulary list of 220 common words.
Fake Out - Choose a word and try to guess its definition. Words grouped by age and ability levels.
iVocabulary.com - Offers tests to build students' vocabularies, as practice for the SAT, or for ESL students. Difficulty increases with each correct answer.
Meta Description: [ Free SAT Vocabulary Builder Software is a thing of the Past! iVocabulary Free Vocabulary Builder offers free vocab testing for SAT Vocabulary, GRE Vocabulary, ESL Vocabulary, and others! ]
Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun - Hangman, matching, word search, and vocabulary trivia to help students learn vocabulary.
Meta Description: [ Improve your vocabulary while having fun. Free Flash word games including Hangman, Word search, Match Game, The Vocabulary Quiz ]
SAT Preparation - Provides fill-in and definition quizzes to prepare for the vocabulary portion of the SAT. Includes database of questions from the practice test.
Meta Description: [ SAT Preparation ]
Spatial Concepts - Uses colorful images to define spatial concepts such as over and under, between, and big and little.
ThinkQuest: Winning With Words - A choose your own sea-faring adventure story with links to a glossary.
Meta Description: [ Welcome Page ]
Vocab Test.com - A series of interactive tests designed to help students learn standard SAT words.
Meta Description: [ SAT vocabulary word test and practice using Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop to help at Vocab Test.com with SAT tests ]
Vocabulary Drill for Kids - Uses one less familiar word in a sentence, then provides three possible definitions. Kids use sentence context to choose the correct meaning.
Vocabulary Quiz - Match SAT words with their definitions.
Meta Description: [ How quickly can you match SAT words with their definitions? ]
Vocabulary Vulcanizer - Teaches word parts to help users decode meanings and build vocabulary.
Vocabulary.com- Level One Puzzle - Interactive games suitable for fourth through eighth graders.
Meta Description: [ Vocabulary University participants learn English vocabulary in context (grades 5-12) with free word puzzles. Thematic word games and creative activities. ]
What's the Word - Online game to learn reading and expand vocabulary. From Funbrain.com.
Meta Description: [ What's the Word is a fun game to learn reading and expand your vocabulary. ]
Word Traps - Provides an alphabetical list of words which are often misused. Includes definition and corrected usage.
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