dictionary work Flashcards
1
Q
how are words arranged
A
in alphabetical order
2
Q
what is the headword
A
the word we look up
3
Q
what is the entry
A
information about the word
4
Q
what is a guide word
A
it indicates the first and last entries on the page
5
Q
what is phonetic spelling(phonetic script/ diacritical symbols)
A
a set of symbols which indicate pronunciation
6
Q
what is the etymology
A
the language of origin
7
Q
give the full for each :
L.
Fr.
Gk or Gr
O.E.
Me.
Coll.
Sl.
A
latin
french
greek
old english
modern english
colloquial
slang
8
Q
give the full for each:
n.
v.
v.t.
v.i.
adv.
pl.
lit.
fig.
dim.
esp.
A
noun
verb
transitive verb
intransitive verb
adverb
plural
literal
figurative
diminutive
especially
9
Q
make a dictionary entry for a few words
A
