ABSTRACT

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a statement that summarizes the important points of a text

Synonyms: summary; index

Antonym: detailed text

Bibliography

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a list of works of a specific author or publisher or a list of works relating to a particular subject

Synonyms: Works Cited; References

Antonyms: Uncited

Electronic Dictionary

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a machine-readable version of a standard dictionary; organized alphabetically; can be used as a reference

Synonyms: Web-based dictionary; Internet dictionary; reference

Antonyms: NONE

Footnote

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a note placed at the bottom of a page that comments on or cites a reference for a designated part of the text; can be used to further explain or define

Synonym: Explanation; definition; citation

Antonyms: NONE

Introduction

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the beginning of written work

Synonyms: beginning; preface; prologue

Antonyms: conclusion; ending; epilogue

Preface

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a preliminary statement or essay introducing a book that explains its scope, intention, or background, usually written by the author

synonym: introduction; introductory statement; purpose

Prologue

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an introduction or preface used to introduce a poem, a book, etc.

synonyms: introduction; preface

Sidebar

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short, often boxed, supplementary (additional) information printed alongside a longer article

synonym(s): supplimental material; additional information