Word Reference Materials

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What is an example sentence?

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An example sentence shows how a word can be used in context.

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What is an almanac?

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A reference book of facts, statistics, calendars, tables, predictions about the weather, and other various information.

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What is an encyclopedia?

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A reference book of articles of information on a variety of topics, arranged alphabetically, often in several volumes.

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What are guide words?

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Words at the top of a dictionary page that help you find entries quickly.

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What is an entry word?

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The word being defined or explained in a dictionary or reference book.

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What is a pronunciation guide?

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A guide that shows how to pronounce words, often using phonetic symbols.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

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What is an atlas?

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A collection of maps or charts, often including geographical information.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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To provide definitions, pronunciations, and information about words.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with definitions.