The Award Compact Dictionary [antikvár]

PREFACE This work is intended for the use of young people, and the definitions and meanings are accordingly given in a very simple manner. Words from the same root have been grouped in paragraphs, so as to bring out the family relations of the words. The commonest roots, especially those used as prefixes, have been put in small capitals (thus : pro-, tele-). These will give interest to the study of the language and help to a clear and accurate understanding of the meanings. A simple scheme of pronunciation has been adopted (see Key to Pronunciation, page v), avoiding an arbitrary separation of syllables, and marking clearly when a vowel has a slurred or indeterminate sound (a, e, o, etc.). In words that are spelt phonetically it has been sufficient to mark the main stress. Many words which have gained currency in recent years have been introduced into this edition, and the new meanings which are constantly being acquired by old words have been carefully recorded. Aviation, wireless, and the new ideas in physical science, have in themselves involved a large extension of vocabulary. Many words in common use in Canada and the United States, which formerly appeared as a separate supplement, have now been included in the body of the work. in