vocabulary

UK /və(ʊ)ˈkæb.jʊ.lə.ɹɪ/ US /voʊˈkæb.jəˌlɛ.ɹi/
noun 5

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(noun.)

ADJ

extensive, large, rich, wide

She has an extensive vocabulary because she reads novels every day.

limited, narrow, poor, restricted, small | active, passive | basic, essential, key | formal | business, scientific, specialized, technical

VERB + VOCABULARY

have

acquire, learn

Children learn new vocabulary by reading books every day.

build, develop, enlarge, enrich, expand, extend, increase, widen

Reading novels every day has really helped me build my vocabulary.

enter

The term "selfie" entered the vocabulary of teenagers around the world in 2013.

use

Medical professionals use specialized vocabulary when discussing patient conditions with colleagues.

VOCABULARY + NOUN

item

PREP

~ for/of

Learning the vocabulary of music helped her understand classical concerts better.

PHRASES

not in sb's vocabulary

Giving up was simply not in her vocabulary, so she tried again.

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