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vocabulary
/vəˈkæb.jə.lər.i/
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the words of a language
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Vocabulary is the set of words a person knows or that belongs to a language. Building vocabulary helps students read and write better.
Example
Reading widely improves your English vocabulary.
Reading widely improves your English vocabulary.
Etymology
From Latin 'vocabulum' meaning a word or name.
How & Where It’s Used
A key focus of language learning and exams.