Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language Flashcards

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connotation

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an idea or quality associated with a word

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context clues

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nearby words or phrases that can help you understand a word’s meaning

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etymology

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the history of the derivation of a word

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nuance

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a small or subtle difference in meaning

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