unit 1 I can talk about vocabulary learning Flashcards
text
the written part of a book, newspaper,etc
gist
the gist of sth is the general meaning but not all the details
recognize(v)
recognition(n)
go through sth
read sth carefully from beginning to end
identify sth
recognize sth and decide what it is
guess sth
give an answer to sth without being sure of the facts. guess(n)
context
the words before and after the new word or phrase that help you to understand the meaning
keep a record of sth
write sth down to help you remember it. record sth(v)
make a note of sth
write sth down quickly to help you remember it
construction
the way words are used together in a sentence.construct sth( v)
translation(n)
translate sth (v)
opposite of formal, formality(n)
informal . informality( n)
repeat sth
repetition(n)
explain sth
make sth clear or easy to understand. explanation(n)
pronounce sth
make the sound of a word or letter. pronunciation (n)