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33 English words with meanings: angle bracket, append, asterisk, block capitals, bold… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. angle bracket /'æŋɡəl 'brækɪt/ (noun) — a punctuation mark shaped like < or >
    Example: Use angle brackets around the code.
    Synonyms: greater-than and less-than signs, brackets
  2. append /ə'pend/ (verb) — to add something to the end of a text or list
    Example: Please append your signature to the form.
    Synonyms: add, attach
  3. asterisk /'æstərɪsk/ (noun) — a star-shaped mark used in writing or printing
    Example: Add an asterisk next to the note.
    Synonyms: star mark, star symbol
  4. block capitals /blɒk 'kæpɪtəlz/ (noun) — large capital letters used for clear writing or printing
    Example: Please write your name in block capitals.
    Synonyms: capital letters, uppercase letters
  5. bold /bəʊld/ (adjective) — printed with thicker, darker letters than normal
    Example: Use bold text for the title.
    Synonyms: heavy, dark
  6. bracket /'brækɪt/ (noun) — a curved mark used in pairs to enclose words or numbers
    Example: Put the note in brackets.
    Synonyms: parenthesis, round bracket
  7. bullet point /'bʊlɪt pɔɪnt/ (noun) — a small symbol used to mark each item in a list
    Example: Add a bullet point for each idea.
    Synonyms: bullet, list marker
  8. capitals /'kæpɪtəlz/ (noun) — letters written in their large form
    Example: The heading is written in capitals.
    Synonyms: uppercase, capital letters
  9. chain brackets /tʃeɪn 'brækɪts/ (noun) — paired angle-shaped marks used around text
    Example: Use chain brackets around the phrase.
    Synonyms: angle brackets, chevrons
  10. chapter heading /'tʃæptə 'hɛdɪŋ/ (noun) — the title at the start of a chapter
    Example: The chapter heading is on the first page.
    Synonyms: chapter title, heading
  11. copy out /,kɒpi 'aʊt/ (phrase) — to write something again exactly as it appears
    Example: Please copy out the sentence exactly.
    Synonyms: transcribe, rewrite
  12. draft (n. and v.) /drɑ:ft/ (noun) — a first version of writing or a plan, or to make one
    Example: He wrote a first draft of the essay.
    Synonyms: rough copy, preliminary version
  13. in sum /ɪn sʌm/ (phrase) — used to introduce a short final summary
    Example: In sum, the plan saved time and money.
    Synonyms: in brief, in short, to sum up
  14. italicise /ɪ'tælɪsaɪz/ (verb) — to print or write text slanting to the right
    Example: Italicise the book title in the sentence.
    Synonyms: slant, italicize
  15. italics /ɪ'tælɪks/ (noun) — slanted letters used for emphasis or titles
    Example: Use italics for foreign words.
    Synonyms: slanted type, italic type
  16. lower case /,ləʊə 'keɪs/ (noun) — small letters, not capital letters
    Example: Please write your name in lower case.
    Synonyms: small letters, lowercase
  17. manuscript /'mænjəskrɪpt/ (noun) — a handwritten or typed text before printing
    Example: The old manuscript was hard to read.
    Synonyms: document, text
  18. or words to that effect /ɔr wɝdz tə ðæt ɪ'fɛkt/ (phrase) — used to say words are not exact but have the same meaning
    Example: He said it was too expensive, or words to that effect.
    Synonyms: or something like that, or the like, to that effect
  19. preface /'prɛfɪs/ (verb) — to begin a text or speech with an introduction
    Example: She prefaced her remarks with a brief apology.
    Synonyms: introduce, begin, open
  20. quotes /kwəʊts/ (noun) — words taken from a book, speech, or other source
    Example: She used a quote from the speech in her essay.
    Synonyms: quotation, excerpt
  21. scribble /'skrɪbəl/ (verb) — to write carelessly and untidily
    Example: He scribbled a quick note on the paper.
    Synonyms: scrawl, jot
  22. small letters /,smɔ:l 'lɛtərz/ (noun) — small letters used in writing and printing
    Example: Use small letters for the password.
    Synonyms: lowercase letters, small caps
  23. submit /səb'mɪt/ (verb) — to give something to a person in authority for review or decision
    Example: Please submit your application by Friday.
    Synonyms: hand in, present, turn in
  24. summarise /'sʌməraɪz/ (verb) — to give the main points in a shorter form
    Example: Can you summarise the report in two sentences?
    Synonyms: summarize, condense, recap
  25. swear word /swɛr wɝ:d/ (noun) — a rude or offensive word used to show anger
    Example: He used a swear word and apologized.
    Synonyms: curse word, expletive, profane word
  26. thesis /'θi:sɪs/ (noun) — a long written paper that presents an argument or research
    Example: Her thesis was about climate change.
    Synonyms: dissertation, paper, study
  27. touch-type /'tʌtʃ taɪp/ (verb) — to type without looking at the keyboard
    Example: She can touch-type very quickly.
    Synonyms: type by touch, type without looking
  28. typescript /'taɪp,skrɪpt/ (noun) — a text that has been typed rather than handwritten
    Example: The document was written in typescript.
    Synonyms: typed text, typewritten text
  29. undersigned /,ʌndər'saɪnd/ (noun) — the person who has signed a document below
    Example: The undersigned agrees to the terms below.
    Synonyms: signatory, subscriber, person who signed
  30. upper case /'ʌpər keɪs/ (noun) — Letters written in the larger form, like A, B, and C.
    Example: Please write your name in upper case.
    Synonyms: capital letters, uppercase

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