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vocab

vocab

1 3.2
A list of words to learn for a test or lesson
  • noun
  • /ˈvoʊkæb/
  • Informal
translation icon : vocabulario
  • Now, on to the etc. part of the vocab: sharts.
  • sidebar vocab

So it's starting like a child with the sounds and then getting to vocab and grammar.

Examples

  • If you know you'll be taking a test in six months, start studying two or three vocab words each day.

    Blog text (15)
  • OK, you don't speak Navajo, so I'm going to tell you the vocab DNA is man and Ashki is boy.

  • So it's starting like a child with the sounds and then getting to vocab and grammar.

  • Official vocab guidelines state that "force" is too aggressive.

  • Below is some essential vocab to keep your hair-related tragedies to a minimum.

    Blog text (34)
  • Constable, official vocab guidelines state we no longer refer to these incidents as "accidents," they're now "collisions."

  • Well, official vocab guidelines state that we say "staffing," not "manpower," 'cause "manpower's" a bit sexist.

  • This sentiment was echoed by her cohort, Abigale, who liked the option to add any words you want to learn from a vocab list that my teachers give me.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The teacher assigned a list of vocab words for us to study.

  • I need to review the vocab flashcards before tomorrow's quiz.

Synonyms

vocabulary
vsvocab
106 3.0

All the words and phrases used in a language or by a person

is a smaller list of words to learn or found in a text
terminology
vsvocab
  • Specialized
58 5.6

Words people use in a subject or job

is a plain list of words to learn, not limited to technical terms
lexicon
vsvocab
  • Specialized
12 7.0

All the words used by a person, language, or field

is a chosen list from that stock, often for study or a text
glossary
vsvocab
9 4.4

A list of important words in a book with short explanations

is a simple word list for learning without explanations
lexis
vsvocab
  • Specialized
2 8.8

All the words and word forms that make up a language

is a shorter list focused on words to learn or found in specific texts
vocabulist
vsvocab
  • Archaic
9.9

An old book that lists words and their meanings

is a modern simple list meant for learners or found in a text

How Large

lexicon
4 6.6
vocabulary
106 3.0
vocab
  • Informal
1 3.2
word
1.0

Surface Forms

vocab singular
vocabularies plural

Etymology

Vocab is a short form of vocabulary, which comes from the Latin verb vocare meaning 'to call' and is related to English vocal and the idea of 'voice'. A helpful way to remember a vocab list is to think of it as the set of words you 'call' or learn for a class or a test.