Let's hope the release of Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot is just the beginning of a slew of superheroine movies. As a mere mortal you may lack Wonder Woman's powers, but you can still attain a super vocabulary by learning these words. Continue reading...
Simplify your search through 15,000+ curated vocabulary lists and 228,000+ dictionary definitions with Vocabulary.com's easy-to-use and robust search feature. With one single search, you can find the most relevant word definitions, literary texts, and vocabulary lists on Vocabulary.com. Continue reading...
When it comes to word learning, a lot of people will ask, "How many words should you learn in a day?" Setting a daily goal makes any long-term learning or self improvement project less overwhelming. The only problem with this approach? The number of words you can learn in a single day is zero. Continue reading...
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For Jane Austen's 238th birthday, read lexicographer Orin Hargraves on words Austen is cited for first having used. Then check out vocabulary lists from her novels. Continue reading...
In order to readily comprehend a text, students need to know about 90% of the words in it. That's what makes vocabulary learning and retention such a key piece of the reading comprehension puzzle. With this in mind, consider putting the following protocol in place to maximize reading comprehension and long-term recall of word knowledge. Continue reading...
Clubs, Dress-Up Days, and Bees: we pair three vocabulary-learning project ideas we've come across recently with suggestions for using Vocabulary.com to bring them to life. Continue reading...
Did you know Vocabulary.com is a great test prep resource? With SAT season upon us, here's a review of how to use Vocabulary.com to prepare for any standardized test. Continue reading...
Sparking comments about Kanye West giving Bob Dylan the "thesaurus blues," a new survey of the vocabulary of top-selling musical artists puts Eminem at the top of a chart dominated by hip hop in general. Continue reading...