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vocabulary
/voʊˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
collection of words
She has an extensive vocabulary.
She knows many words and uses them effectively.
general
the body of words used in a language
The novel showcases a rich vocabulary.
The book uses many sophisticated and varied words.
Refers to the total set of words known or used by a person or group.
technical
the words used in a particular field or subject
The legal vocabulary includes many Latin terms.
Law uses specialized words, often from Latin.
Field-specific terms are often technical or jargon.
Collocations
expand one's vocabularyto learn more wordsactive vocabularywords a person uses frequentlypassive vocabularywords a person recognizes but doesn't use
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Pro Tip
Building Vocabulary
Read widely and use new words in context to improve your vocabulary.
Gold Rule
Active vs. Passive Vocabulary
Focus on expanding your active vocabulary to improve communication skills.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'vocabulaire', from Latin 'vocabulum' (noun), from 'vocare' (to call).
Usage Notes
In language learning, 'active vocabulary' refers to words a person uses, while 'passive vocabulary' refers to words they recognize but don't actively use.
Word Breakdown
vocab
from Latin 'vocabulum' (noun)
root-ary
relating to
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