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book
1.
book
Noun

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.

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text
2.
text
Noun

anything that is in written form

The ancient text provided insights into the culture of that civilization.

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textbook
3.
text
book
Noun

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

The textbook for the biology course is quite comprehensive.

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reference book
4.
reference book
Noun

a book that provides information on a particular subject, often used for consultation or research purposes

The encyclopedia on my shelf is a valuable reference book for quick information about various topics.

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school
book
Noun

a textbook used as part of a formal educational curriculum

The teacher distributed the schoolbooks for the new semester to all the students in the class.

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reference
6.
re
fe
rence
Noun

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

The article included several references to previous studies on the topic.

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course
book
Noun

a textbook or instructional material used in a particular course or educational program to guide teaching and learning activities

The English coursebook for the intermediate level includes reading passages, grammar explanations, and vocabulary exercises to help students improve their language skills.

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case
book
Adjective

according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical

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word
book
Noun

a book containing a collection of words, usually with their meanings, synonyms, and sometimes usage examples

I keep a wordbook on my desk to help me expand my vocabulary.

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dictionary
10.
dic
tio
na
ry
Noun

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

A pocket-sized dictionary can be handy during travels to help communicate in different languages.

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encyclopedia
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en
cyc
lo
pe
dia
Noun

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization.

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anthology
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an
tho
lo
gy
Noun

a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject

The university library boasts an extensive anthology of classical literature.

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corpus
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cor
pus
Noun

the main part of an organ or other bodily structure

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treatise
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trea
tise
Noun

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

Isaac Newton's "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" is a famous treatise on physics.

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handbook
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hand
book
Noun

a concise reference book providing information and instructions on a particular subject or topic

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primer
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pri
mer
Noun

an undercoat applied before painting that prepares and protects the surface

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monograph
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mo
no
graph
Noun

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

Libraries often house monographs that delve deep into niche subjects, providing invaluable resources for researchers.

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syllabus
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sy
lla
bus
Noun

a document that outlines the topics, assignments, and expectations for a course

The syllabus for the English Literature course includes readings from classic novels, poetry, and drama.

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catalog
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ca
ta
log
Verb

to systematically organize and list items, information, or resources, often in a detailed and structured manner

The librarian diligently catalogs new books in the library's database for easy retrieval.

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reading list
Noun

a curated collection of written works intended for reading, often organized by theme, genre, or academic purpose

High school English curriculum reading list includes classic novels like "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Great Gatsby."

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article
21.
ar
ti
cle
Noun

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills.

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journal
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journal
Noun

a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use

She writes in her journal every night before bed.

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e-book
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e
book
Noun

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

She prefers reading e-books because they are easy to carry around.

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lesson
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le
sson
Noun

a part of a book that is intended to be used for learning a specific subject

In the art lesson, we practiced drawing landscapes.

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tutorial
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tu
to
rial
Noun

a course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic

She attended a tutorial on essay writing to improve her academic writing skills.

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workbook
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workbook
Noun

a book that provides students with extra exercises

The teacher assigned several pages from the workbook for homework.

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handout
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hand
out
Noun

money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

The government provides financial handouts to support low-income families during economic downturns.

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lecture notes
Noun

written or typed records summarizing key points, concepts, and information covered during a lecture or presentation

The professor handed out comprehensive lecture notes summarizing today's discussion on quantum mechanics.

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worksheet
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worksheet
Noun

a sheet of paper with multiple columns; used by an accountant to assemble figures for financial statements

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cheat sheet
Noun

a useful guide, either written or with pictures, that helps one understand or remember complicated information

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flashcard
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flash
card
Noun

a small card with words or pictures on it, which help students to learn or memorize things

She used flashcards to memorize vocabulary words for her language exam.

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lesson plan
Noun

a detailed outline or guide that teachers use to organize and structure their instructional activities for a specific class session or learning period

The teacher created a lesson plan for the science class, outlining objectives, activities, and assessment strategies for the day's lesson on photosynthesis.

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