Visual Thesaurus Vocab Grabber

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  1. thesaurus
    a book containing a classified list of synonyms
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  2. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  3. snapshot
    an informal photograph
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  4. visual
    relating to or using sight
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  5. click
    a short light metallic sound
    Just copy text from a document and paste it into the box, and then click on the "Grab Vocabulary!" button.
  6. text
    the words of something written
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  7. highlight
    an area of brightness in a picture
    Click on the word map or the highlighted word in the example to see the Visual Thesaurus in action.
  8. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  9. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  10. generate
    bring into existence
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  11. automatically
    in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
    VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
  12. paste
    an adhesive made from water and flour or starch
    Just copy text from a document and paste it into the box, and then click on the "Grab Vocabulary!" button.
  13. filter
    device that removes something from what passes through it
    VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
  14. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  15. map
    a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  16. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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  17. grab
    take or seize suddenly
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  18. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
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  19. button
    a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats
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  20. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  21. create
    bring into existence
    VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
  22. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
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  23. useful
    having a helpful function
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  24. select
    pick out or choose from a number of alternatives
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  25. showing
    the display of a motion picture
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  26. interested
    showing curiosity or fascination or concern
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  27. copy
    a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
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  28. words
    language that is spoken or written
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  29. box
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
    Just copy text from a document and paste it into the box, and then click on the "Grab Vocabulary!" button.
  30. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
    Click on the word map or the highlighted word in the example to see the Visual Thesaurus in action.
  31. sort
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
  32. save
    bring into safety
    VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
  33. along
    in line with a length or direction
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  34. used
    previously owned by another
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  35. any
    to some extent or degree
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  36. interest
    a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  37. and then
    subsequently or soon afterward
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  38. then
    at that time
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  39. see
    perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
    Select any word on the list and you'll see a snapshot of the Visual Thesaurus map and definitions for that word, along with examples of the word in your text.
  40. show
    make visible or noticeable
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  41. just
    and nothing more
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  42. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context.
  43. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    VocabGrabber will automatically create a list of vocabulary from your text, which you can then sort, filter, and save.
Created on Thu Jan 20 12:09:29 EST 2011

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