Language And Linguistics

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun the action or process of transcribing something

  • The transcription of the meeting minutes was completed by the secretary.
  • I need to finish transcribing the notes from the meeting.
  • I'm gonna type up the transcription real quick.
  • The transcription of emotions can be difficult to interpret.

noun a collection or stockpile of words or vocabulary

  • The scholar's word hoard was vast, containing rare and ancient texts from various languages.
  • I've been building up my word hoard by reading a lot of books lately.
  • She's got a serious word hoard going on, always using big words to sound smart.
  • His word hoard was like a treasure chest, full of carefully chosen words waiting to be shared with the world.

noun a title given to a spiritual father or teacher in some Eastern Christian traditions

  • The religious leader was known for his profound knowledge of the scriptures, including the teachings of Abba.
  • I heard that Abba is performing at the concert next week, do you want to go?
  • Abba is such a catchy band, their songs always get stuck in my head.
  • In the world of music, Abba is considered a timeless classic that continues to inspire generations.