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…Not Just for Looking up Definitions! 0 The Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary is a useful reference tool. 0 Let’s take a look. Start at the top – Guide Words 0 Guide words are located at the top of the page. 0 Use them to help you locate the word you’re looking up! 0 That’s why they are called “guide words”. Guide Words Entry Word 0 The entry word is in blue. bicycle (bi sik el) n. A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet. I like to ride my bicycle to school. Pronunciation 0 The word pronunciation is in red. bicycle (bi sik el) n. A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet. I like to ride my bicycle to school. Part of speech 0 Is the word a noun, verb, adverb, adjective, pronoun or preposition? 0 The part of speech is in green. bicycle (bi sik el) n. A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet. I like to ride my bicycle to school. Definition 0 The definition is the meaning of the word. 0 The definition is in pink. bicycle (bi sik el) n. A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet. I like to ride my bicycle to school. Example Sentence 0 An example sentence shows how the word is used in a sentence. 0 The example sentence is in purple. bicycle (bi sik el) n. A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet. I like to ride my bicycle to school. Dictionary Entry bicycle (bi sik el) n. A twowheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet. I like to ride my bicycle to school. An entry may also include… 0 Synonyms 0 Antonyms 0 The plural form of a word (bicycles) 0 Word etymology – the origin of the word Quick Guides 0 Turn to p. 939 0 What is this section titled? 0 How are they organized? 0 What do these abbreviations stand for 0 AP 0 DMV 0 FL 0 HVAC Quick Guides 0 Biographical, Biblical, and Mythological Names section is next. 0 How can this be helpful to you? 0 Who was Paul Cezanne? What are his dates? 0 What did Prometheus do? Quick Guides 0 Geographical Names section is next 0 What is the capital of Norway? 0 What is the elevation of Stone Mountain in Georgia? Quick Guides 0 Signs and Symbols is the last section Dictionary Challenge 1.What are the guide words on p. 345? 2. Look up each word. Write the following words and the part of speech (some words have 2): - quarantine - horizon - replay - equal - locket - below Dictionary Challenge 3. What is a synonym for covert? 4. What is the definition of pesto? 5.What is the last entry word on p. 311? 6. Look up the word special. How many meanings does it have? 7. Using the Quick Guide section, write the postal abbreviation for Montana.