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A photograph of a dictionary page with the word vocabulary in bold is shown.

NARRATOR: Expanding your vocabulary is a lifelong journey. Several books can help you along the way.
A photograph of a dictionary page with the word dictionary in bold is shown.
NARRATOR: A dictionary lists words and their meanings. The word in boldface is the entry word.
A photograph of a dictionary page with the pronunciation and meaning of conflict in bold is shown.
NARRATOR: Beside the entry word is its pronunciation in parentheses.
The photograph shows a nonspecific page in a dictionary.
NARRATOR: The dictionary entry may also include information about the word’s history and origin.
The photograph shows a page of glossary with the word competence in bold being highlighted by a green marker.
NARRATOR: A glossary is also a list of words. Glossaries usually appear at the end of a book. They define the key vocabulary used in the book.
The photograph of a glossary page with the word schizophrenia in bold is shown.
NARRATOR: Often, words in a glossary are specific to a topic or subject area.
The photograph of a page in a thesaurus with a finger pointing to a specific line is shown.
NARRATOR: Finally, a thesaurus lists words with their synonyms and antonyms. A thesaurus can help writers find interesting and vivid words.
The photograph shows a thesaurus stacked upon a dictionary.
NARRATOR: Which resources do you use? Do you refer to a dictionary when you read? Do you scan a glossary when you read technical writing? Do you use a thesaurus to write? All of these reference materials can help you to expand your vocabulary and become a stronger reader and writer.

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The narrator explains the importance of expanding vocabulary and recommends several books that can help with this. They describe a dictionary as a resource that lists words and their meanings, with the entry word in bold. The pronunciation and meaning of a specific word, conflict, is shown as an example. The narrator also mentions that dictionaries may include information about word history and origin. A glossary is described as a list of words, usually found at the end of a book, that defines key vocabulary used in the book. The word competence is highlighted in a glossary page. The narrator notes that glossaries often contain words specific to a topic or subject area. A thesaurus is introduced as a resource that lists words with their synonyms and antonyms, helpful for finding interesting and vivid words in writing. The photograph shows a thesaurus stacked upon a dictionary. The narrator concludes by asking which resources the audience uses, emphasizing how these reference materials can help in expanding vocabulary and becoming stronger readers and writers.

The narrator explains the different reference materials that can help expand vocabulary. These include dictionaries, which list words and their meanings, with the entry word in bold and pronunciation provided. Glossaries are also mentioned, appearing at the end of books to define key vocabulary used in a specific topic or subject area. Thesauruses, on the other hand, list words with their synonyms and antonyms, helping writers find interesting and vivid words. The narrator emphasizes the importance of using these resources to expand vocabulary and become a stronger reader and writer.

The narrator explains different reference materials that can help in expanding vocabulary and becoming a stronger reader and writer. These materials include dictionaries, which list words and their meanings; glossaries, which define key vocabulary used in a specific book or subject area; and thesauruses, which list words with their synonyms and antonyms to help writers find interesting and vivid words. Each of these resources can be useful in different ways, depending on the purpose and context of reading or writing.