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A shortened form of a word or phrase. ANU - Australian National University | |
An acronym is a pronounceable word formed from the first letter (or first few letters) of each word in a phrase or title. Sometimes, the newly combined letters create a new word that becomes a part of everyday language. An example of this is the acronym radar. Also includes Mnemonics Educational Acronyms, Information Technolgy Acronyms, | |
a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical. Adjectives are words that describe or modify other words * Priest = Sacerdotal | |
| Types of animals, Sounds the make, Where do they live, Collective names of animals Apes - gibber, Camel live in Australia, Sahara & Arabia, names = Bull - is called a heifer | |
| a word opposite in meaning to another (e.g. bad - good ). Opposites = Absent - present | |
Big_Words for small | Small word with big word alternative Anger - Dudgeon * bold - Audacious |
| Business_Terms_Glossary | Terms used in business |
| A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them A partner in crime - accomplice | |
| Words pertaining to the church A passage between the pews in a church - Aisle | |
Similar sounding words with different meanings Council, an administrative or advisory body, do not confuse with counsel, advice or guidance. | |
All about communication see also A History of Communication | |
All computer terms (ASCII, Binary, Unicode) | |
| Names given to certain towns or countries includes facts about climate Aberdeen - The Granite City The Torrid Zone has the hottest climate Zinc - Mexico, U.S.A., Spain | |
Words pertaining to death Occurring after death - posthumous | |
A diminutive person is short and small. A diminutive wordis a "cute" version of a word or name: for example, "duckling" is a diminutive of "duck" and Billy is a diminutive form of the name William Cask - casket | |
Famous world discoveries of countries continents, includes Australian discoverers Matthew Flinders -discovered Bass Strait. * Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts in 1908 | |
Explanation of a word, words in literal expressions denote what they mean according to common or dictionary usage Aloof -To keep to oneself and not mix with others. | |
| Flags of the world | Flags of countries in the world includes a countries quiz |
Gender list of male female Actor - Actress | |
Countries of the world and Geographical facts The Circumference of the earth is approxinmately 24,800 miles. | |
List of gods and goddesses War - Mars | |
Australian and UK government with words denoting government Australian Government | |
Explains grammar syntax and verbs adjectives nouns etc. Explains various uses of nouns verbs etc. | |
| Homonyms | each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsShoe Shoo |
The art of living together includes senses, elements, cardinal numbers, cardinal virtues THE ART OF LIVING - Consideration for the feelings of others | |
Alphabetical list of the most important inventions Clock (pendulum) - Christian Huygens | |
List of kings and queens of Britain with facts and information EGBERT 827 - 839 | |
Practical list of words explained in a sentence or phrase A book in which the events of each day are recorded - Diary | |
Words pertaining to marriage included anniversary gifts A hater of marriage - misogamist | |
Medical terms in use today A disease confined to a particular district or place - endemic | |
Metaphor is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated | |
Sounds that things make, description of various venues or habitats, special calendar dates, Aussie slang words, All Fools' Day - 1st April - Aussie slang - sounds that things make etc. | |
Names of persons or things, occupations, and a description of word meanings i.e. Terrestrial = Earth Various names explained Bird of night | |
Words connected to nature A four-footed animal - quadruped | |
a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal That which cannot be pierced or penetrated - impenetrable | |
Explanation of nouns, COMMON Nouns, PROPER Nouns, COLLECTIVE Nouns and ABSTRACT Nouns. sit - seat (when to use Nouns) | |
Numbers of animals things i.e. A number of Cattle = herd A number of fish taken in a net - catch, haul | |
a person or thing that is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else. Unable to read - il-literate | |
Special days, Aussies slang and any other items not covered in this list Any other items that might be of interest | |
List of Patron Saints St. George of England, St. Andrew of Scotland | |
Noctiphobia - Fear of the night | |
A list of places A place where bees are kept = apiary A place where fishes are kept - aquarium | |
The case which is used to show possession is called the possessive case or genitive case. In case of nouns, an apostrophe is used to show it. Is the case which denotes the owner or possessor | |
All Prefixes | |
List of various professions The commander of a fleet - Admiral | |
Famous proverbs A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush A bad beginning makes a good ending. | |
Serious Quotes and some Witty funny one liners Someone has glued my pack of cards together...I cannot deal with it! | |
Famous sayings as a drowned rat. - as ancient as the sun—as the stars. | |
List of words used in Science or Art An instrument for detecting earthquakes - seismograph | |
Explanation of scientific items like barometer The science of land management - agronomics | |
The seven wonders of the ancient world with explanations The Pyramids of Egypt | |
Words to use as a Simile which is a phrase that describes one thing in terms of another. A simile usually begins with like or as. Archates - a good friend * Belt = to hit below the belt | |
List of words or phrases that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another abandon....... desert, forsake, leave. | |
Understanding words, Incorrect Use of Words, | |
The floor was dirt. | |
Words used in war Nations carrying on warfare - belligerents | |
Anniversary dates and wedding information | |
Words shown in noun or verb strong - strengthen | |
Signs of the Zodiac | |
This list is being updated on a regular occasion
When I was a kid trying to get an "A" at school my dad bought us a set of Encyclopedia Britannica, which were a large set of about 20 books. With no Internet (1960's) I used to take a book to my room and read as much as I could and found the information fascinating, I also got a copy of Wilfred D Best Students'Companion which helped with my general knowledge especially later when I went to quiz nights. After becoming a teacher I felt students should get as much general knowledge as possible so with the aid of dictionaries and reference books and the Internet I started to build a collection of works as a 'student compendium'.
This is a compendium of helpful lists and information to help you through your studies, it includes facts and useful tips on using the best choice of words and includes trivia on various facets of life.
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