vocabulary

Example Sentences

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Dictionaries had long belonged to scholars of language and literature, but modern life was increasingly shaped by science, and its vocabulary needed explanation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

His unique delivery – conversational and charismatic, combining Jamaican intonation with witty Britishisms and elevated vocabulary – was already in place.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

As she points out in her professional bio, it was movies and TV that helped with her English vocabulary, especially the Disney sitcom “Lizzie McGuire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Fairfield Superintendent of Schools Michael Testani summoned a different vocabulary word, declaring the event had been canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

I got a 90% on the vocabulary test.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney