Choosing the right word Flashcards
A dictionary that has not been cut down form a larger work
unabridged dictionary
all purpose dictionaries ideal for high school, or college
college or desk dictionaries
has a list of english given names
the random house college dictionary
marks all words that originated in the U.S
Websters new world college dictionary
has hundred of usage notes that reflect the opinions of a distinguished Usage Panel
heritage college dictionary
history of the word
etymology
word or phrase to be defined
entry word
when some words have more than one spelling
variant spellings
Mark that indicates a short vowel sound (ĕ)
breve
mark that indicates a long vowel sound (ā)
Macron
mark that indicates a broad vowel sound (ä)
Dieresis
mark that is used for any unaccented vowel and generally has an “uh” sound (ə)
Schwa
words being referred to are often in:
small capitals, or in boldface type
three levels of usage
standard formal, standard informal, nonstandard
the most correct, most highly polished form of written english
standard formal
the language of everyday speech. what other name is given
standard informal (colloquial)
careless speech or writing that makes an individual appear uneducated
nonstandard
words without a usage label or usage note are considered:
standard
these have completely lost their meaning
obsolete words and meanings
what should be used in most writing
general american diction
outdated forms used only rarely in modern english
Archaic words
an expression whose meaning can not be derived from the individual words in the expression
idioms
using standards words incorrectly
improprieties
strict dictionary definition of a word
denotation
