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| abridge | to shorten a piece of written material, such as a dictionary. |
| browse | to read here and there in a book or other piece of written material. |
| citation | a quotation or rerference from a source that has a reputation for accuracy; a summons. |
| compendium | a short but complete summary of information on a topic. |
| etymology | the study of the origin and history of words. |
| gazetteer | a dictionary or a section of a dictionary that contains the names and places and information about those places. |
| glossary | a list of terms and their definitions, often placed at the back of a book. |
| lexicography | The process of writing or of compiling a dictionary. |
| phonetics | The study of the sounds of language. |
| syllabication | The process of dividing words into units of sound called syllables |
| academic | Scholarly; relating to general or liberal arts courses rather than to vocational education. |
| clarify | To make clear or easy to understand. |
| confide | To share a secret (with) in private. |
| disclose | To uncover or bring into view; to reveal; to make known. |
| enlighten | To furnish with information or knowledge; to inform; to give new insight. |
| exhibit | To show or display; to present to public view. |
| expound | To make a detailed statement on a topic. |
| ingrained | Impressed firmly on the mind; established deeply. |
| sage | A person who is respected for experience, judgment, and wisdom. |
| seminar | A group discussion involving an exchange of ideas on a particular topic; a conference. |
| calligraphy | The art of fine handwriting; elegant and ornamental penmanship. |
| cartography | The science or technique of making maps or charts. |
| epigram | A short, clever saying or poem. |
| graphic | Described in a clear, effective, and vivid manner. |
| holography | A method of photography in which an image is recorded on a photographic plate or film by means of laser light. |
| monogram | A design composed of one or more letters, usually the initials of a person's name. |
| monograph | A scholarly report on a single specialized subject. |
| seismograph | An instrument that measures and records the earth's vibrations. |
| stenography | A method of rapid handwriting in which symbols represent letters, words, and phrases; shorthand. |
| typography | The appearance of printed material; style, size, and spacing of letters set in type and the arrangement of words on a printed page. |
