wordbook

/ˈwɜːdˌbʊk/ /ˈwɝdˌbʊk/

Meanings

noun

A dictionary or other reference book that lists words; a lexicon, vocabulary.

Examples :

""The student used a wordbook to find the definition of 'onomatopoeia' for her English assignment." "

noun

The libretto of an opera.

Examples :

"The opera singer carefully studied the wordbook before the performance, ensuring she knew every line of the story. "

music literature

Related Words

lexicon noun

/ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/

The vocabulary of a language.

"A large lexicon is essential for clear and effective communication. "

dictionary noun

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"To understand the word "optimistic," I looked it up in the dictionary. "

reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

libretto noun

/lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/

The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.

"The student diligently studied the libretto before auditioning for the opera. "

vocabulary noun

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.

"The student used the new vocabulary list to learn the names of different flowers. "

onomatopoeia noun

/ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/

The property of a word of sounding like what it represents.

"The word "buzz" is an example of onomatopoeia because it sounds like the noise a bee makes. "

definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"