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Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Definition of Lexicology 1

1.2 The Relationship of Lexicology with Other Branches of Linguistics 2

1.3 Sub-branches of Lexicology 4

1.4 Aims and Significance of the Course of English Lexicology 6

Chapter 2 Sources of the English Vocabulary 9

2.1 Elements Making up the English Vocabulary 9

2.2 Interrelation between Native and Foreign Elements in the English Language 23

2.3 Conclusion 25

Chapter 3 English Word-Structure and Word-Formation 27

3.1 Morphemic Analysis 27

3.2 Derivation 29

3.3 Conversion 31

3.4 Compounding 36

3.5 Minor Ways of Word-Building 40

3.6 Conclusion 44

Chapter 4 Semantic Analysis of Words 46

4.1 Meaning and Motivation 46

4.2 Types of Meaning 47

4.3 The Semantic Analysis of Words 50

4.4 The Semantic Relationship between Words:Synonyms Antonyms 54

Chapter 5 Change of Meaning 63

5.1 Four Major Tendencies That Lead to Change of Meaning 63

5.2 Figures of Speech 67

6.1 Characteristic Features of English Idioms 72

Chapter 6 English Idioms 72

6.2 Classification of English Idioms 76

6.3 Phrasal Verbs 80

Chapter 7 American English 84

7.1 A Brief Historical Background of American English 84

7.2 Characteristics of American English 86

7.3 Differences between American British English 88

Chapter 8 Regional Varieties of the English Language 92

8.1 Regional Varieties of the English Language 92

8.2 Types of Vocabulary 95

8.3 Stylistic Differentiation 100

9.2 Historical Development of English Lexicography 103

9.1 Lexicography Lexicology 103

Chapter 9 English Lexicography 103

9.3 Types of Dictionaries 108

9.4 How to Use a Dictionary 112

Appendix 115

Appendix Ⅰ 115

List of Latin Roots 115

List of Greek Roots 119

Appendix Ⅱ 122

Prefixes 122

Appendix Ⅲ 129

Suffixes 129

Glossary of Some Linguistic Terms 135

References 137