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vocabulary

/voʊˈkæb.jəˌlɛɹ.i/noun5 syllables

Vocabulary means: a language user's knowledge of words.

Synonyms for vocabulary5

noun, as in a language user's knowledge of words

lexicon, mental lexicon

also used for vocabulary

word-stock, word-hoard, dictionary

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What does vocabulary mean?3

noun

1

a language user's knowledge of words

2

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

3

the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts)“he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with vocabulary?1

five syllables

constabulary
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Vocabulary in a sentence

  • With a limited vocabulary, it is possible to talk about many different things.carlosalberto
  • Even if your vocabulary isn't very big, you should still try speaking.DJ_Saidez
  • In this class, you will learn grammar and vocabulary.Amastan
  • How do you handle language learning setbacks, such as forgetting vocabulary?Amastan
  • Daily engagement with the language helps improve fluency, vocabulary, and overall comprehension skills.Nuel
  • Repetition of language exercises reinforces memory, making it easier to recall vocabulary and phrases.Nuel
  • If you want some help with vocabulary, let me know!shekitten
  • Nadia pored over the book, enthralled by its author's expansive vocabulary and nuanced writing.SurreptitiousLemons

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