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What does a glossary in a book do?

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What is a glossary of a book?
A glossary is a list of words used in a book and their definitions.
Why do books have a glossary?
books have glossaries because if you dont understand a word, or if its a textbook, and the teacher gives you an assignment, 1-25 with the vocabulary words. you dont have a dictionary and the only...
Is the glossary in the front of the book or the back?
Unless you are reading a very strange book, the glossary is at the back of the book.
What can be found in a books glossary?
Definitions of terms used in the book, and sometimes page numbers where the terms can be found.
Why do they call at the back of the book a glossary?
A glossary is a set definition or explanation of keywords or unfamiliar/difficult words that appear in the book. It serves a similar purpose like that of a dictionary but is much smaller and only...