VOCABULARY

By MRINAL PREM

B.Tech- E&EE- V SemesterA7624612003

MEANING

• What exactly do we mean by ‘Vocabulary’??

MEANING

• What exactly do we mean by ‘Vocabulary’??

• Vocabulary can defined be as: “The body of words used in a particular language”

SIGNIFICANCE OF VOCABULARY

SIGNIFICANCE OF VOCABULARY

• Is the key of one’s understanding and comprehension of the world around

SIGNIFICANCE OF VOCABULARY

• Is the key of one’s understanding and comprehension of the world around

• Assists in expression of what’s inside; to the outside world

WHY DO I NEED A LARGE STORE OF WORDS???

WHY DO I NEED A LARGE STORE OF WORDS???

• BECAUSE: • No word can umbrella the different emotions

and shades behind similar things being said

WHY DO I NEED A LARGE STORE OF WORDS???

• BECAUSE: • No word can umbrella the different emotions

and shades behind similar things being said • It gives you an individual signature and ‘style’

to have a distinct way of expressing the same things as all else do as well, ‘setting you apart’ from the crowd

WHY DO I NEED A LARGE STORE OF WORDS???

• BECAUSE: • No word can umbrella the different emotions

and shades behind similar things being said • It gives you an individual signature and ‘style’ to

have a distinct way of expressing the same things as all else do as well, ‘setting you apart’ from the crowd

• Gives a strong impression of your being a good and effective communicator

WHICH WORDS SHOULD I LEARN???

WHICH WORDS SHOULD I LEARN???

• Answer: As much as possible, try to learn all the possible words that you can.

WHICH WORDS SHOULD I LEARN???

• Answer: As much as possible, try to learn all the possible words that you can.

• Learn from every field, source and walks of life.

WHICH WORDS SHOULD I LEARN???

• Answer: As much as possible, try to learn all the possible words that you can.

• Learn from every field, source and walks of life.

• Magazines, movies, comics, textbooks, people speaking around…. And so on!!!

HOW SHOULD I LEARN??? WHERE DO I NEED TO START??

HOW SHOULD I LEARN??? WHERE DO I NEED TO START?? AND WITH WHAT??

• The feast of words is too rich to suffice in theses slides, but here are some starters:

• 1) One Word Substitutions:

• 1) One Word Substitutions: Using one single word instead of a long phrase.

• 1) One Word Substitutions: Using one single word instead of a long phrase.

• E.g.; “which cannot be avoided” =Inevitable

• 1) One Word Substitutions: Using one single word instead of a long phrase.

• E.g.; “which cannot be avoided” =Inevitable

• “That which is not likely to happen”=Improbable

• 2) Synonyms:

• 2) Synonyms: A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language .

• 2) Synonyms: A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language .

e.g.; eatable = edible

• 2) Synonyms: A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language .

e.g.; eatable = edible polite = courteous

• 3) Antonyms:

• 3) Antonyms: A word having the meaning opposite to that of another word.

• 3) Antonyms: A word having the meaning opposite to that of another word.

e.g.;

• 3) Antonyms: A word having the meaning opposite to that of another word.

e.g.; abundant X scarce

• 3) Antonyms: A word having the meaning opposite to that of another word.

e.g.; abundant X scarce captivity X liberty

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