Academic / A2

v-uh-KAB-y-uh-l-uh-ree/vəˈkæbjələri/

Vocabulary is the words you know, or the words of a subject: grow your vocabulary, topic vocabulary, a wide vocabulary. Word is one item; vocabulary is the set. Dictionary lists meanings. Uncountable in “learn vocabulary”, or countable as “a new vocabulary” in teaching talk. Do not write vocal (about the voice) for vocabulary.

Meaning

The words that a person knows, or the words of a language.

Examples

• “Reading every day helps you grow your vocabulary.”
• “Keep a notebook for new vocabulary from each lesson.”
• “Travel words are useful vocabulary at A2.”

Good to know

grow / topic vocabulary. One item: a word. Mix-up: vocal. Related: dictionary.

Topics

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