STUDY PACK	19
The first part, Theo- means God or Gods and the second part of the word, -logy means discourse or expression or the science, theory or study of. When you put the two parts together, you have the science, theory or study of God. Sometimes in combining forms of words, a letter is changed, as in the word in-dividu (e)-ate.
Look up Words in the Definition
Many times when looking up a word, you will find in its definition other words which need to be looked up in order to understand the meaning of the original word. Therefore, each word given in the definition must also be clearly defined and understood so that there are no underlying misunderstood words on the word you are looking up. Large children's dictionaries are good as the definition words are simple.
The so-called "Merriam Webster" dictionaries in the US are almost useless and give out more misunderstoods in definitions than they clarify in clearing, don't bother with them. The World Book Dictionary available from Field Enterprises, Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60654, is a huge and very good child's dictionary. In the UK the 18 Volume Oxford series are good.
Use a Big Enough Dictionary
The smaller dictionaries (paperback or junior) seldom contam complete definitions of a word. Sometimes a most vital part of a definition is omitted. This can involve running around to look for another dictionary or missing the real meaning of the word. So always use a big enough dictionary.
Get the Word Used in Sentences
The word, when cleared with the dictionary, is then used over and over in sentences until you understand it.
The dictionary usually has several examples of use. These are not enough. The person has to make up several of his own before he really knows the word.
Words of a special technology require a dictionary of it if possible.