vocabulary

(noun)

The words of a language collectively.

Examples of vocabulary in the following topics:

  • Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

    • Effective writing includes variation of sentence structure, vocabulary, and other elements to keep the reader interested and engaged with the argument.
    • The rewrite simply combines the first two and the last two sentences and adds a bit of variation in vocabulary, but the difference is powerful.
  • Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus Effectively

    • Be especially careful when using words that are not yet part of your usual vocabulary.
  • Avoiding Repetitiveness

    • Using the exact same words within the same paragraph or the same phrase multiple times can make you appear to have a limited vocabulary, in addition to making your paper arduous or tedious to read.
  • Reading Challenging Texts

    • What kind of vocabulary does the author use?
    • Are these terms part of a shared vocabulary in the field?
  • Reading Carefully and Closely

    • What sort of vocabulary does the author use?
    • What sort of vocabulary does the author use?
  • Developing Your Voice as a Writer

    • It may be tempting to use unusual syntax or fancy vocabulary in the hopes of making your writing stand out, but that would not be your genuine style.
  • Principles of Writing in the Sciences

    • This is not the time or place for flashy vocabulary words or rhetorical flourishes.
  • Discussing Writing in Class

    • Try to use relevant vocabulary from the lesson to confirm your understanding of new concepts and demonstrate your authority.
  • Step 6: Editing and Proofreading

    • Precise vocabulary: Make sure every word means what you intend it to mean.
  • Appropriate Language

    • While utilizing a large vocabulary can be helpful in terms of explaining complicated ideas in different ways, one does not want to complicate the language of a text.
Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Algebra
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Writing

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