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Etymological Dictionary: Influences on Astronomy
An interesting look at the meanings of many of the words in mythology that have been used in English astronomical field. This resource lists the word, etymological and mythological root or character, and modern English meaning.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online
Picture dictionary with 6,000 pictures that illustrate American English words organized around different themes, such as astronomy, clothing, transporation, and sports. With access to a vocabulary-esque game of the week. [Has wraparound...
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Uncp: Using a Dictionary
Curious about what a dictionary might tell you beyond how to spell a word? This site will walk you through the basics of using any dictionary, as well as suggest why you might want to consult one on a regular basis. L.9-10.4c References,...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Vocabulary Word List for Fine Arts
This page offers links to over 3000 words pertaining to Fine Arts.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Vocabulary Word List for Novels
This page provides links to vocabulary word lists for novels by author or title.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Vocabulary Word List for Science
This page offers vocabulary over 50 word lists pertaining to Science.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Literature by Author Vocabulary Word List
This page offers a vocabulary word lists for classic novels organized by author.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Lwhs Donna D
This page provides two word puzzles and a word list using the theme of LWHS-DonnaD. It also offers a Vocabulary Word List for Eagles (144).
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: French Vocabulary Words
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 12 French vocabulary words. It also offers an extensive Vocabulary Word List for French vocabulary words (200).
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Dict #1
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root DICT means "speak, declare." Three DICT root activities, a list of 16 words for these...
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Odlis: Online Dictionary for Library & Information
Need to know the definition of any term related to information searching, finding or sorting? Here's the place to look. Entries contain links to other definitions as needed.
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The Internet Picture Dictionary: French
This site is an easy to use French picture dictionary. Selections can be made by typing in the word you wish to look up or you can choose a category.
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Online Etymology Dictionary
The site, created by an avowed amateur, Douglas Harper, shares the origins of words. Students will type a word into a text box and click a "search" button to see the etymology of the word.
Other
Acronym Finder: Abbreviations and Acronyms Dictionary
Journalists are inundated with acronyms. This site contains 240,000 of them and their meanings. Search tool allows you to enter the exact acronym or the first letter. You can even enter a keyword and look for acronyms that include it....
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World Wide Words/exploring the English Language
"World Wide Words is devoted to the English language - its history, quirks, curiosities and evolution. The Words site is organized into sections, each with its own index to help you find your way about."
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Law.com: Dictionary
This site provides an online dictionary of legal terms that you can use by looking up words or definitions.
Education Development Center
Tv411: Finding New Ways to Say Something
Use the activities on this site to review an understanding of synonyms and practice alphabetizing.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reference Materials Printed and Electronic
Learn how to use dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauri in order to determine meanings of words and phrases, including their denotations, connotations, and etymologies.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reference Materials: Printed and Electronic
You will learn how to use dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauri in order to determine meanings of words and phrases, including their denotations, connotations, and etymologies.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Critical Reading: Vocabulary
This lesson focuses on increasing your vocabulary including using context clues, dictionaries, and your working vocabulary. It also offers two videos with strategies for enhancing your vocabulary.
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Thesaurus.com: Homepage
To use the thesaurus at Thesaurus.com, simply type a word in the gold search box at the top of the page and click the 'Search' button. A list of synonyms and antonyms will be returned.
Other
Oxford Dictionaries: Do You Know Your Ibles From Your Ables?
Rules and examples for words ending in the suffixes -able and -ible.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Rhetorical Reading: Read Strategically: Retain New Words
This lesson focuses on strategies to retain new words such as reading voraciously, use a good dictionary and thesaurus, use new words, and learn a new word every day. It also provides an annotated biography of resource material.
Get It Write
Get It Write: Cyberlanguage
Find out what various style manuals recommend in the way cyberlanguage is written.